The Welsh Government has been urged to develop a Wales-specific gender dysphoria service so children and young people no longer have to travel to England.
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Labour and Plaid Cymru vote down ‘undemocratic’ voting systems changes
Labour and Plaid Cymru voted down changes to an “undemocratic” voting system proposed for future Senedd elections.
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MSs approve £4.5bn settlement for Welsh councils
MSs approved a £4.5bn settlement for Wales’ 22 local authorities amid concerns that rural and north Wales councils are losing out due to an unfair funding formula.
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Welsh income tax frozen for sixth year
The Senedd agreed to freeze Welsh rates of income tax for the sixth year in a row.
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Senedd backs spending plans despite concerns about cuts
The Senedd backed the Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024-25 despite concerns about “extreme” cuts to public services.
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Torfaen Council’s deputy chief executive to retire
THE officer responsible for Torfaen’s finances for almost 20 years is to step down after helping the borough council set its final budget before he retires.
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Council leader asked how he selects cabinet members
A LABOUR council leader has been asked why he overlooks councillors from opposition groups for his ruling cabinet.
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Welsh Parliament set for votes on plan to expand Senedd and reform electoral system
The Welsh Parliament is set for a series of crunch votes on contentious plans to expand the Senedd and reform the electoral system.
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£67 difference between most and least expensive Torfaen council tax bills
THERE will be a difference of £67 between the most and least expensive council tax bills in Torfaen this year.
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Five-year plan to increase Welsh speakers in Torfaen agreed
A PLAN to boost the percentage of Welsh speakers in Torfaen by more than half in five years has been agreed.