The Latest Breaking News from Welsh Government

Lower-tier local government in Bridgend reaches 'crisis point' with community councils short on numbers

Merthyr Mawr Community Council member, David Unwin, said: 'We are looking for 57 people to literally come off the street to allow these councils to function'

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022

A new heritage museum for Barry and cleaning up graffiti: Vale of Glamorgan’s Plaid Cymru leader on how the council should be run

Plaid have just four councillors in the Vale at the moment but are hoping for more after the May 5 election

Wales Online · Apr 22, 2022

The number of Ukrainian refugees coming to Wales has been confirmed

More will also be arriving, the Welsh Government has said

Wales Online · Apr 22, 2022

Trust parents to make smacking decisions – Education Secretary

Nadhim Zahawi said he does not believe the state should be ‘nannying’ parents about hot to bring up their children

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Education Secretary rejects call for a smacking ban in England

The children’s commissioner said she would support any move to bring England into line with Scotland and Wales.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Children’s commissioner calls for England to consider ban on smacking

Dame Rachel de Souza has signalled her support for changing the law to give children the same protection from assault as adults.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Former Ford engine plant in South Wales up for sale

There is expected to be strong interest for the 158 acre site as well as the adjoining Brocastle scheme

Birmingham Post · Apr 20, 2022

Abandoned coal tips could cause another Aberfan disaster in Wales, expert warns

Coal tips in Welsh ex-mining towns are becoming increasingly unstable and are at risk of collapse like 1966 Aberfan disaster which killed 116 school children along with 28 adults

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2022

'Unsafe' cycle plan will 'take away on street parking'

Labour Councillor Rob Stewart accused Conservative election candidate Louise Thomas of 'misinformation' and has made a formal complaint against her

Wales Online · Apr 16, 2022

What English people said about being charged to come to Wales

People seem pretty divided about the idea of of a tourism tax on visitors of all nationalities staying overnight in Wales

Wales Online · Apr 15, 2022