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Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown
Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping.
** Reissuing with Pictures** Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Repair Cafe Wales saves over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff.
New stats show another increase in recycling in Wales
Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation.
Water summit actions flow towards healthier rivers
“Let’s continue this work together for the benefit of our rivers, our communities and our future” – Deputy First Minister
First finding of yellow-legged hornet in Wales
A dead nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales.
£80m to fund work on hundreds of coal tips across Wales
A new multiyear grant scheme will enable vital maintenance works on over 400 former coal tip sites across Wales thanks to over £80 million of funding.
£1.8m to repair flood defences following Storm Claudia
£1.8 million in emergency funding has been confirmed to repair flood defence infrastructure damage due to Storm Claudia.
FareShare Cymru volunteers tackle food waste this Christmas
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies recently visited FareShare Cymru in Cardiff to see how vulnerable families across Wales will benefit from expanded food redistribution services this Christmas.
Future of historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal secured
Funding announced today by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will ensure security for businesses, communities and wildlife that depend on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
“Historic moment” as climate and agriculture regulations pass
Landmark regulations that secure Wales' climate commitments and enable the roll-out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme have been passed in the Senedd.