The Senedd’s legislation committee criticised a “wholly unacceptable” delay of more than seven years in implementing reforms to tattooing and body piercing.
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‘No intention’ to close Natural Resources Wales’ three visitor centres
The deputy first minister insisted Natural Resources Wales has no intention of closing visitor centres at sites that contribute £37m to the economy and attract 750,000 people a year.
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Senedd sounds alarm on fire authorities
Senedd members called for an “urgent and long overdue” overhaul of fire authorities amid concerns about a culture of bullying, misogyny, racism and nepotism.
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Welsh ministers ‘creating crisis protocol’ for cash-strapped councils
The Welsh Government is developing a protocol in case cash-strapped councils in Wales face financial emergencies such as bankruptcy, a committee heard.
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Calls for north Wales dental school rebuffe
Senedd members backed calls to establish a north Wales dental school but the Welsh Government rebuffed the proposal due pressures on the public purse.
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Senedd committee quizzes watchdog over bias claims
Senedd members scrutinised Wales’ public services watchdog following a row over alleged anti-Conservative comments made by an investigator on social media.
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Senedd debates crisis in eye care
Senedd members narrowly rejected calls for action on eye care amid warnings of a “tidal wave of blindness” about to hit Wales.
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Minister sets out vision for mental health services in Wales
Wales’ new mental health minister set out plans to improve people’s mental health, pledging to focus on reducing waiting times for support and treatment.
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Welsh Government accused of taking a ‘scattergun’ approach to Welsh economy
Opposition Senedd members accused the Welsh Government of taking a “scattergun” approach to growing the Welsh economy.
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Cwmbran Community Council awards £10k grant to football club
Cwmbran Community Council has given a football club in the town £10,000 towards new floodlights.