Welsh Government: News

13 May 2022

 
 
 
 
 
 

press releases

Plans to set up a supervisory authority to oversee coal tip safety

Climate Change Minister Julie James has set out plans to introduce a new law which puts community safety at the forefront.

£150 cost of living payments arrive with more than 330,000 households

More than £50m has been provided to Welsh households to help tackle the cost of living crisis, through a £150 cost of living payment that has already reached 332,710 homes.

Raising the bar on Wales’ housing standards

Announcing a consultation on a proposed new social housing quality standard for Wales.

Big investment will encourage cycle use and help Wales meet net zero

Getting people out of cars and on to bikes is the aim of a £50 million investment announced by Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters.

Welsh and UK governments agree to establish freeports in Wales

The Welsh Government has reached agreement with the UK Government on the establishment of freeports in Wales, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has confirmed.

COVID-19 guidance for universities and colleges changes

The Welsh Government has formally removed the Infection Control Framework for Higher and Further Education institutions.

A way forward for Senedd reform

First Minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price have  set out a way forward for Senedd reform.

Gardening helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation

A gardening project in Newport is helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation by bringing communities together.

Chief Nursing Officer welcomes new international nurses to Wales

On International Nurses Day (May 12), the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Sue Tranka met some of the new nurses from across the world who have come to work in Wales.

Welsh Government provides £2.8 million to repair storm damaged road in Wrexham

The Welsh Government has awarded Wrexham Council £2.8 million to carry out vital repairs to the B5605 in Newbridge, near Wrexham.

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