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First Minister sealing ceremony

New law modernises Welsh democracy

A new Senedd law which will help modernise the electoral administration and remove barriers to democratic engagement has become the first act to be sealed by new First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, since she took office.

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27 woodlands join National Forest for Wales

The Welsh Government has today announced that 27 woodland sites will join the National Forest for Wales network.

Welsh Government

Plans for modern, more representative Senedd published

Once-in-a-generation reforms to make the Senedd more modern and effective have today been published by the Welsh Government as part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.

Mick Antoniw (L)

Criticism of “destructive” approach to devolution

Mick Antoniw, the Welsh Government’s Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, has criticised the UK Government’s unilateral and destructive approach to devolution.

Mick Antoniw (P)

New legislation puts fundamental freedoms at risk – Counsel General

The Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser has warned the Senedd the UK Government’s Public Order Act puts historic freedoms around peaceful protest at risk.

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Funding for projects to open up democracy to underrepresented groups

School children chatting with politicians and workshops for deaf people about how democracy can work better for them are just a few ways the Welsh Government is looking to get more people involved with politics.

Mick Antoniw (L)

“Change course on justice” – Counsel General

The Welsh Government’s Counsel General is calling on the new UK Government to reset its relationship with the legal sector.

Welsh Government

Power grab fears over new UK Government legislation

The Welsh Government has raised concerns over a new Bill that could see the UK Government legislate in areas of devolved responsibility without the consent of Welsh Ministers or the Senedd.

Welsh Government

£1.85m fund to tackle sticky situation caused by chewing gum staining

A new £1.85m scheme is helping five local authorities in Wales to tackle chewing gum staining.

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UK first – Welsh Senedd gives green light for 20mph legislation

Legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph has been approved by the Senedd today.

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Concessions to UK Elections Bill secured to ensure open and accessible elections in Wales

Counsel General Mick Antoniw reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to open elections and increased voter participation, as the Senedd prepares to vote on the passage of the UK Government’s Elections Bill.

Welsh Government

Members of Constitutional Commission appointed

The people who will serve on an independent commission which will make recommendations about Wales’ constitutional future have been announced.