MSs warned Welsh Water must take urgent steps to improve, with growing calls for a regulatory and governance overhaul amid concerns about a lack of accountability.
Tag: Senedd
Conservative calls for academies and free schools rejected by Senedd
The Senedd has rejected calls to introduce free schools and academies after a report found major challenges in Wales’ education system.
Residents encouraged to contact their council over changes to 20mph
Councils will play a central role in any changes to 20mph speed limits on Welsh roads, the Senedd Member for Caerphilly has said.
Dental services ‘facing collapse’ in Wales
Dental services are at risk of catastrophic collapse, with people resorting to “DIY dentistry” and pulling their own teeth with pliers, the Senedd heard.
‘Big gap’ in funding to restore opencast mines
A funding gap of tens of millions is thwarting efforts to restore opencast mines – and public authorities in Wales must clamp down on corporate greed, a committee heard.
Economy secretary names boosting productivity and attracting investment as priorities
Wales’ new economy secretary set out his priorities against the backdrop of a significant rise in economic inactivity and a fall in employment compared to the rest of the UK.
Hefin David talks new workplace recycling laws and council tax reforms
In his latest blog, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses the Senedd’s return from recess, workplace recycling laws, and council tax reforms.
Change of course over Wales’ 20mph speed limit
Wales’ new transport secretary confirmed a change of course on the controversial 20mph policy but continued to face calls to scrap the default speed limit completely.
Wales’ fire authorities ‘not fit for purpose’ says new local government secretary
Wales’ fire and rescue authorities are ill-equipped to hold services to account amid allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, a committee heard.
Welsh Government target of 1m Welsh speakers by 2050 is “almost impossible”
A target to reach a million Welsh speakers by 2050 is “almost impossible” to hit due to real-terms budget cuts, with demand for courses outstripping capacity, a committee heard.