Senedd members criticised the “shambolic and insufficient” response after a burst pipe left up to 40,000 homes and 100,000 people without water for days.
5.75 per cent increase for fire services being considered in South Wales
An increase of 5.75% in the amount people pay for fire services in South Wales is being considered for next year.
Five candidates target Trevethin and Penygarn by-election
FIVE candidates will fight it out to fill a vacancy on Torfaen Borough Council caused by the resignation of a Labour member.
Torfaen Council could finish year in surplus
TORFAEN Borough Council could finish the financial year in surplus following extra funding from the Welsh Government.
Senedd members criticise ‘appalling’ cancer delays
Senedd members quizzed Wales’ health secretary after a damning report revealed “alarming” shortcomings in cancer services, including a lack of leadership.
Welsh Government urged to ‘call time on failed GP experiment’ |
Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to “call time” on the “failed experiment” of a private company running GP services across Gwent.
Senedd debates UK Government’s ‘disastrous’ first six months
The Conservatives criticised the UK Government’s record six months on from the general election, accusing Labour of doing “not a dickie bird” to stand up for Wales.
Welsh Government ‘utterly failing’ on NHS waiting lists
Plaid Cymru called for action to tackle the NHS backlog, accusing Labour of “utterly failing” and leaving more than 620,000 people languishing on long waiting lists.
Concern over ‘poor quality’ private rented sector in Wales
Senedd members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes.
Memorial service to Cwmbran Victoria Cross hero
The annual memorial service for Cwmbran’s John Fielding takes place on Saturday 18 January at his graveside in St Michael’s & All Angels Church in Llantarnam.