Senedd Archives

Welsh Government to hold summit on responsible dog ownership

The summit has been called by Welsh Government minister Lesley Griffiths in response to a series of incidents involving dangerous dogs across the UK.

Homes which have stood empty for years could play an important role in fixing a national housing crisis, according to Cllr Shayne Cook.

Ethnic minorities, women, and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics, a Senedd inquiry concluded.

Concerns were raised about residency rules for election candidates, vacant seats, and powers to increase the number of ministers.

Wales has become the first UK nation to introduce the ban, which came into effect on Tuesday October 17.

This week, Senedd Members will debate making conservation management plans compulsory for scheduled monuments like Ruperra Castle.

Up to £200 is being made available to low-income families to help cover the costs of school uniforms, sports kits, stationery and more.

The Welsh Government currently requires councils to recycle 64% of waste, a figure that will rise to 70% next year.

Julie Morgan MS said Wales needs to “radically rethink” how older people are looked after “if we are to have a system that is fit for the future”.

Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths, who represents the South Wales East region, put forward a motion proposing sensible dog ownership bill.