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Welsh Government launches consultation on updates to local election rules

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation seeking views on the draft Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 and the draft Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026. 

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Major funding boost for specialist housing scheme in Llanelli

A new specialist supported housing scheme in Llanelli is nearing completion after receiving more than £600,000 from the Welsh Government’s Housing with Care Fund (HCF).  

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Welsh Government invests £2m in Venue Cymru transformation

Llandudno’s flagship entertainment and conference hub – which is the second largest arts venue in Wales after the Millennium Centre – is set for a major upgrade thanks to a £2 million investment from the Welsh Government Transforming Towns Programme.

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Welsh Government launches public consultation on major new homes scheme in Haverfordwest

Plans for a transformative new housing development on the Slade Lane site, in Haverfordwest, are now open for public consultation, with proposals set to deliver up to 600 sustainable homes - many of them set to be affordable - to help tackle the region’s housing shortage.

Left to right: Oliver Novakovic (Group Innovation and Technical Director for Barratt Redrow), Jayne Bryant (Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government) and Scott Caldwell (Lead Director of Cardiff Development for Savills).

UK’s largest net zero housing development to be delivered in Wales

The Welsh Government has agreed a contract with Barratt Redrow to deliver the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development. It is also believed to be one of the biggest in Europe. 

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Welsh Government launches £400,000 grant to support underrepresented groups standing for election

The Welsh Government is piloting a new Candidate Diversity Grant scheme to support people from underrepresented backgrounds to stand for elected office in devolved elections.  

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Leasing scheme provides affordable quality housing solutions in Wrexham

The Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales provides quality housing solutions and brings empty properties back into use across Wales. 

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Cabinet Secretary visits couple benefiting from independent living support

Extra Welsh Government investment is helping thousands more older and disabled people to live more independently and safely in their own homes for longer.  

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National Play Day: Cabinet Secretary recognises the importance of quality play spaces in children's lives

National Play Day celebrates the importance of play in children's lives and highlights the value of accessible and inclusive play spaces for all children and young people. 

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Welsh communities to receive £17m regeneration boost

The Welsh Government has allocated an additional £17m to help local authorities deliver regeneration projects that will transform town and city centres across Wales.

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Extension confirmed for programme that helps people with care and support needs to live independently

A Welsh Government programme that funds projects to help people with care and support needs live independently has been extended until at least March 2027.