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£11m for conservation projects to help Wales’ endangered wildlife
Minister for Climate Change Julie James has announced a pot of nearly £11m to help curb the decline of Wales’ wildlife today, as she met with scientists working to save the Atlantic wild salmon. Experts say the ancient fish could disappear from Welsh rivers by the next two decades.
Record levels of funding for flood defences
The latest funding allocations of a £214m fund for flood schemes put in place as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have been confirmed
Menai Suspension Bridge update 20/04/2023
The list of frequently asked questions relating to the Menai Suspension Bridge has been updated.
£30m Active Travel route and A55 improvements officially opened
The completion of the safety and improvement work on the Aber Tai’r Meibion section of the A55, which includes a new active travel route, has been officially marked by the Minister for North Wales Lesley Griffiths.
Welsh Government extends funding for successful e-cycle schemes
Two electric bike loan schemes that have successfully encouraged more local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales will receive additional funding for a further year, the Welsh Government has announced.
New powers for local authorities to address impact of second and empty homes come into force
Welsh communities will be better supported to address high levels of second home ownership and empty properties as new local tax rules come into force today.
Joint Statement on Bus Emergency Scheme
A joint statement from Welsh Government, TfW, WLGA, Association of Transport Co- ordinating Officers (ATCO), Confederation of Passenger Transport and Coach and Bus Association Cymru.
Important step forward for coal tip safety
Climate Change Minister Julie James has today published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales
Ambitious building safety programme will make residents feel ‘safe and secure in their homes’
A significant update has been issued on a series of actions the Welsh Government is taking to tackle building safety issues.
New powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a ‘cleaner, healthier and greener future’
Climate Change Minister Julie James has said new powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a cleaner, healthier and greener Wales.
Reducing river pollution through new action plan agreed at Welsh Government-led summit
“We are a government committed to our rivers.”
New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit.