In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David directs readers to a number of support organisations who can help over the Christmas period.
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Revised plans shaking up the Welsh political map released
Revised plans to create 16 “super constituencies” for the 2026 Senedd election – which will see the number of MSs increase from 60 to 96 – have been unveiled.
New Senedd Conservative leader unveils his new top team
Darren Millar has announced new roles for South Wales East MSs Natasha Asghar and Laura Anne Jones, as he shuffled his party’s shadow cabinet.
Welsh public bodies ‘could be shortchanged on NI hike’
Public bodies in Wales may not receive full compensation from the UK Government for the cost of employer national insurance increases.
Calls for Wales to have parity of powers with Scotland
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warned billions of pounds-worth of investment is being withheld because of a lack of powers over rail infrastructure.
As many as 100,000 people in Wales could have Long Covid
As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from Long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard.
Museum ‘optimistic’ after budget announcement
National museum chiefs expressed optimism despite one of the most difficult years in its history.
‘Long-overdue’ disused tips bill ‘falls short’
Proposed legislation, aimed at making disused tips safe, falls short of the urgent action needed after a landslide saw people evacuated from their homes, the Senedd heard.
Push to speed up planning process ‘risks sidelining public opinion’
Plaid Cymru’s Luke Fletcher said accountability in planning decisions will be undermined by new regulations on major projects.
Ban on disposable vapes set to be introduced in Wales
Disposable vapes will be withdrawn from sale in Wales in the next six months after the Senedd unanimously backed a ban.