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The Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan, will travel to New York and Washington D.C. this week on the first transatlantic visit by the new Welsh Government, using Wales’s cultural influence and creative strengths to build new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration with the United States.

• The TrydaNi car sharing scheme currently operates 13 car clubs across Wales, with more than 500 members
• The scheme is backed by £1m of Welsh Government funding
• The Aberystwyth car club launched in December 2024 and has 99 members

The Deputy First Minister, Sioned Williams, has issued the following statement.

The new Welsh Government has today (Wednesday 26 August) marked its first 100 days in office, confirming key progress has been made in delivering on the promise to improve people's lives across Wales.

Volunteers needed as Tour de France Grand Départ comes to Wales in 2027 - deadline to apply is Tuesday 1st September

Grand Départ Trophy will visits the Caerphilly Cheese Festival on Saturday 29th August

This summer Bwyd a Hwyl Food and Fun entered its second decade, marking a major milestone with the programme reaching one million places being delivered, providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches alongside engaging activities for learners during the summer holidays.

• Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper met Lord Burns to discuss progress in tackling M4 congestion and new rail infrastructure in the south east of Wales

• Developing positive working relationships with the UK Government was agreed, with both citing the Railways Bill as a real opportunity to make progress in this area, to help benefit communities across the Wales and Borders network

The Welsh Government has commissioned new research by the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) to review the formula used to distribute funding to local authorities in Wales. 

• Welsh Government is finalising its approach to a National Energy Strategy.
• The Strategy will set out a vision for a renewable energy sector that retains value in Welsh communities.

• Steering Group to be set up to help create an independent body with practical support for communities before, during and after floods. 

• Announcement follows a visit to Milford Haven, where new flood defences are under construction. 

• New members to be appointed to the committee coordinating flooding strategy across Wales. 

• From this week, young people are receiving the second dose of the MenB vaccine
• Over 17,000 have come forward for their first dose
• There is still time for those in the eligible cohort to receive their first dose
• Both doses are necessary for full protection.

• Organisations can apply for grants of £50,000 to £250,000 to invest in new equipment and technology
• The funding will help organisations boost productivity and efficiency, support long-term growth, and encourage resource-efficient, circular economy projects
• Applications are now open and close at 11:59pm on 25 September 2026