The Welsh Conservatives slammed the Labour Government in Cardiff Bay for failing to plan ahead for major events after the chaos that befell the capital the weekend before last. When asked by Leader of the Opposition Andrew RT Davies MS about why rail services were not prepared for an influx of visitors to the city – there to see Ed Sheeran and My Chemical Romance at the start of half term – the … [Read more...]
Government asked to explain breathing pace
Paul Davies AM has asked the Welsh First Minister to explain how the Welsh Government intends to slow the increase in pollution-related deaths in Wales. The Welsh Conservative Leader used his question in the Welsh Parliament to highlight the Welsh Government’s record on meeting emission targets. Despite declaring a climate change emergency last month, the Welsh Government has achieved only a … [Read more...]
First Minister under renewed Black Route pressure
All Welsh Assembly Members are being urged to press the First Minister to approve the ‘Black Route’ plans for the M4 Relief Road, says the Freight Transport Association. Construction of the route, according to FTA, would provide a regional economic boost worth hundreds of millions of pounds and tackle the congestion that blights the lives of local citizens. Sally Gilson, Head of Welsh … [Read more...]
Free-wheeling ideas for £60 Million Welsh investment
First Minister Carwyn Jones met cyclists at Cardiff’s bike café to discuss the Welsh Government’s £60 million investment in Active Travel. Earlier this week, the Welsh Government announced the investment over the next three years to create new active travel routes across Wales, connecting homes to schools, jobs and their local community. This is the largest ever funding boost for active … [Read more...]