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Biodiversity after Nature Recovery Plan

New photographs show blooming success of Biodiversity Plan on Wales’ strategic road network

On hundreds of roadsides across Wales’ strategic road network, work is underway to better manage and increase the biodiversity of grass verges as part of the Welsh Government’s Llwybr Newydd i Natur – the Nature Recovery Action Plan.  

Welsh Government

Ken Skates welcomes UK Government rail commitment

The Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates has welcomed plans by the UK Government to begin the process of bringing rail services into public ownership across Great Britain. 

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New framework to support councils on 20mph

New guidance to support highways authorities when making decisions on local speed limits has been published today.  

Construction

'Construction key to building sustainable Wales' – Jeremy Miles

Wales will need an additional 11,000 construction workers to support its growing economy, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language, tells a Construction Summit in Llandudno Junction.

veteran event

First North Wales veterans’ jobs fair and conference

The first jobs fair and conference for veterans, service leavers and families in North Wales has taken place in Wrexham, linking the Armed Forces community directly with local and national employers.

Pant Ind Est Roundabout looking towards Dowlais (002)

Essential work on A465 for five weeks

Motorists are advised the section of the A465 between the A470 (Cefn Coed) junction and the temporary roundabout at Pant Industrial Estate will be fully closed for five weeks this summer, to allow for important work to be completed sooner and with less uncertainty for the travelling public.

Welsh Government

“Latest road collision data shows things are moving in the right direction”, says Transport Secretary

New road collision data published today shows that casualties have reduced on roads since the introduction of the new 20mph speed limits in September last year.

Welsh Government

Wales is ‘ready’ for rail reform and calls for the UK Government to be more ambitious

In his first appearance at the UK Parliament Transport Committee as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates set out his three asks of the UK Government as well as his ambition for a fully integrated, efficient system which meets the needs of Welsh passengers.

CS - 20MPH - Buckley

‘Let’s work together to get the right speeds on the right roads,’ says Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport on visit to Buckley

Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates has been visiting Buckley today (Friday 10 May) to listen to feedback from councillors about the local feeling around 20mph in and around the town.

Welsh Government

Parc Cybi HGV facility to re-open next week

The HGV parking facility provided by the Welsh Government at Parc Cybi, Holyhead, is due to re-open on Monday 13  May, the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates has confirmed.

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20mph: Transport Secretary outlines plan for targeted change

The Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph, Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has said.