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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.
Welsh Government sets out proposals to modernise taxi services in Wales
Plans to modernise taxi services across Wales have been outlined in a white paper on the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (Wales) Bill published by the Welsh Government today (Thursday 9 March).
New plan to equip today’s children and workers with the skills needed to work in the ‘net zero’ jobs of tomorrow
- New net zero skills plan sets out vision of the role skills will play in moving Wales away from the fossil-fuelled economy of the past to a new low carbon future, as part of a just transition.
- Net zero jobs will become the cornerstone of the new industries of the future, that very likely don’t yet exist.
- Economy Minister launches new plan to ensure today’s children and workers will have the skills required to work in the new jobs of tomorrow’s net zero economy.
Three years on from Storm Dennis
Since Storm Dennis hit Wales in February 2020, the Welsh Government has provided more than £194m to help with the risk of flooding.
Helping businesses cut energy costs: Welsh Government and Development Bank launch new Green Business Loan Scheme
A major new loan scheme to support businesses in Wales cut their energy costs by taking steps to become greener and more energy efficient has been launched today by the Welsh Government and Development Bank of Wales.
Putting the brakes on carbon emissions, steering towards alternative solutions and driving towards net zero by 2050
Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters set the direction for the future of transport in Wales today with a statement that puts climate change at the heart of decision making.
Welsh Government's Road Review
The results of the Welsh Government’s Roads Review Panel will be made public on Tuesday 14th February 2023.
A joint statement on the Bus Emergency Scheme
A joint statement from Welsh Government, WLGA, Confederation of Passenger Transport and Coach and Bus Association Cymru
Meet Jinx, the biosecurity dog on a mission to protect Wales’ endangered seabirds
Minister for Climate Change Julie James met Jinx the biosecurity dog today, whom she has tasked with a special mission to protect Wales’ seabirds.