Jake Berriman, leader of Powys Council, warned an “unforeseen” consequence has left councils with no choice but to cough up because other providers have fled the sector.
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Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warn
North Wales Tourism urged ministers to “slow down”, warning of a growing regulatory burden and a 30% business downturn in some areas.
Wales ‘failing to turn human rights rhetoric into reality’
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams said disabled people, refugees and children are being let down by a system that fails to protect their rights.
Calls to end ‘national disgrace’ of veteran homelessness
James Evans warned it was unacceptable to have veterans sleeping on the streets, arguing that guaranteeing them a home should be a matter of “principle, not paperwork”.
Older patients ‘prematurely’ moved to care homes to free up hospital beds
Older patients are being “prematurely written off” and discharged into care homes simply to free up hospital beds, a Senedd committee has warned.
Children fear heavy rain as flood report warns Wales is falling behind
Children in Wales are now afraid to go to bed when it rains heavily due to the “hidden scars” left by repeated flooding, the Senedd has heard.
Aston Martin job cuts spark row over £18.8m ‘wasted’ public money
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ economy secretary, confirmed the Welsh Government will “consider whether any repayment is appropriate” following the “deeply worrying” news.
‘Something fundamental has happened within the political scene’
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Plaid Cymru’s recent win in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
‘We’re piling up laws never delivered’: former minister criticises own government
Labour’s Alun Davies has accused the Welsh Government of “piling up laws” that are “never delivered”, painting a picture of a pattern of incompetence over the past decade.
Councillors bid farewell to ‘Mr Caerphilly’ after his election to Senedd
Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council have bid a fond farewell to Lindsay Whittle, who has joined the Senedd after 49 years in local government.