The auditor general sounded the alarm about the “irregular” accounts of a wholly Welsh Government-owned company, warning of a lack of evidence to support financial claims.
Tag: Senedd
New Senedd ‘super constituencies’ confirmed
Final plans for 16 new “super constituencies” have been unveiled ahead of the next Senedd election in a little over a year.
Delyth Jewell MS voices support for efforts to protect ‘much-cherished community asset’
In this month’s blog, South Wales East MS voices her support for Trethomas residents campaigning to protect green spaces in their village.
Row over £2bn reserves amid ‘skyrocketing’ council tax bills
The Conservatives called on councils to utilise “usable” reserves of more than £2bn, with taxpayers in Wales facing an average bill increase of 7.3% next year.
‘Severely flawed’ vulnerable customer lists delayed storm response
Inaccurate lists of vulnerable people led to delays in responding to storms, with staff sent to non-existent homes and a customer who had died years earlier, a committee heard.
MS calls out sexual harassment and shares her experiences
Hannah Blythyn shared her own experience of sexual harassment in the workplace as she urged ministers to accelerate action to stamp out the blight on society.
Senedd laments loss of iconic theme park
The owners of Oakwood Theme Park have said it will not reopen for the 2025 season.
Half of secondary schools must do better on teaching – Estyn
Estyn warned teaching must improve in half of secondary schools in Wales, with the inspectorate raising serious concerns about the quality of leadership.
Welsh Government’s £26bn budget passes with Lib Dem support
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats.
Senedd votes to end tax relief for private schools
From April, private schools in Wales will no longer be eligible for charitable relief but an exception will be introduced for independent special schools.