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£50m to bring empty homes back to life
Minister Julie James has today (Monday, January 30) announced a new £50m scheme to bring more empty homes back to life.

Menai Suspension Bridge to reopen on schedule
Works to reopen the Menai Suspension Bridge to a limited weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes are set to be completed on schedule.

Wales aims to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2035
Climate Change Minister Julie James has today (Tuesday, January 24) published a consultation on ‘ambitious but credible’ targets for Wales to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2035.

Minister first-hand visit to see building safety works taking place in Wales as Welsh Government pact with developers picks up pace
Minister Julie James was today (Monday, January 23) invited to see building safety remediation works taking place in Cardiff after 11 major developers signed up to a new Welsh Government pact.

New drinks container return scheme for 2025 will help Wales improve world-leading recycling rates
Wales will be introducing a Deposit Return Scheme by 2025, Climate Change Minister Julie James confirmed today (Friday, January 20).

Welsh Government seeks ‘greater access to the countryside for all’ as new members to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority are sworn in
Welsh Government has appointed four new expert members to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority including from Black, disability and LGBTQi+ backgrounds to ensure its plans ‘represent all voices’ and that action to tackle the climate and nature emergencies is taken ‘in togetherness’

Menai Suspension Bridge works to resolve safety issues commence
Today, 5th January 2023, the programme of works to re-open the Menai Suspension Bridge begin. The programme is scheduled to be complete within 4 weeks, subject to adverse weather conditions.

Save money, improve health, and help the environment
Overindulged at Christmas? Looking to get fit and healthy in the New Year? Then why not try out one of the many walking and cycling routes on your doorstep?

Minister for Climate Change's response to COP15 agreement
The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has responded to the latest agreement that has been reached at COP15 in Montreal.

COP15: Minister calls for ‘game-changing’ global biodiversity deal in Montreal
Minister for Climate Change Julie James has arrived at COP15 biodiversity negotiations in Montreal, Canada, to influence a ‘game-changing’ Global Biodiversity Framework and sign her commitment to accelerate nature recovery in Wales.

Wales at the forefront of UK action as Senedd says no to single-use plastics
Wales will become the first part of the UK to legislate against a thorough list of single-use plastics as the Senedd approves legislation to ban selling unnecessary, disposable products to consumers.

Brrrilliant results for Welsh bathing water quality with 99% compliance reached in 2022
Wales has once again published stellar results for its bathing water quality standards, with 99% compliance reached in 2022.