Under the Elections and Elected Bodies bill, councillors in Wales who lose their seats could receive a resettlement payment.
Tag: Senedd
Changes to the way Senedd Members are elected risk “increasing public disaffection”
Under the bill, future Senedd elections would use a “closed-list” system which would see the electorate voting for parties rather than people.
£1,500 cost-of-living payment for Senedd staff not enough to end trade union dispute
The Senedd Commission – which runs the Welsh Parliament’s estate and provides support for MSs – remains in dispute with the PCS Union.
Train services on the wrong track under TfW, say opposition Senedd Members
Train services in Wales are heading in the wrong direction under Transport for Wales, according to opposition Senedd Members.
Calls for greater transparency over A&E performance data
Opposition MSs called for greater transparency on A&E performance data amid claims statistics have been inaccurately reported for more than a decade.
Ministers preparing for Wales to get more powers over criminal justice
Welsh ministers are preparing for the devolution of powers over youth justice, probation and policing, the Senedd heard.
Protesters calling for rent controls kicked out of Senedd
Protesters calling for rent controls in Wales were ejected from the Senedd after disrupting proceedings from the public gallery.
Young care leavers to be given support when universal basic income scheme nears end
Young care leavers will be given support to transition when a basic income pilot begins to end next year, Wales’ social justice minister said.
Wales won’t hit apprenticeships target this term, economy minister admits
Vaughan Gething has admitted the Welsh Government won’t hit its apprenticeships target this Senedd term.
Long-term future of Senedd’s main offices uncertain as clock ticks on lease
The long-term future of the Senedd’s main offices hangs in the balance as the clock ticks down on the building’s lease, a report revealed.