The counsel general outlined plans to declutter and simplify Welsh law, with the aim of making legislation accessible at the touch of a button.
Tag: Senedd
Plans to restrict profit in children’s social care move forward
Plans to restrict profit making in the care of looked-after children cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd amid concerns about unintended consequences.
Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘I hope my story will help play a small part in raising awareness’
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones recalls her “horrendous” menopause experience in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Welsh publishers ‘facing existential crisis’
Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of standstill funding.
Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard.
Senedd member faces ‘trivial’ probe over eBay review
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99.
Senedd rejects call for quarry overhaul
The Senedd rejected calls to overhaul planning processes for quarries despite concerns about public health, the environment and people feeling powerless.
Alarm over 44% fall in additional learning needs numbers
The additional learning needs (ALN) reforms have been replacing the old special educational needs (SEN) system in phases over four school years from 2021.
Calls for pause on council farm sales dismissed
James Evans led the debate calling on the Welsh Government to impose a Wales-wide temporary ban on the sale of council-owned farms.
The controversial plans to clean-up coal tips explained
ERI Reclamation wants to remove around 500,000 tonnes of coal currently in the tips above Bedwas to sell-on to the construction industry for use in making concrete.