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Wales ends sale of voters' personal data to third parties
People in Wales will have their personal data better protected after the Senedd approved regulations on 10 March abolishing the open electoral register.
Young people across Wales to connect with politicians through innovative engagement programme
Young people across Wales will have new opportunities to engage directly with their elected representatives, thanks to a three-year programme funded by the Welsh Government.
Independent review backs Automatic Voter Registration in Wales
Trial pilots across Wales have successfully registered over 16,000 new voters automatically, an independent evaluation has found, paving the way for a more accessible democracy.
Additional funding announced for businesses affected by Storm Claudia
The Welsh Government has announced further financial support for businesses in Monmouthshire impacted by Storm Claudia, with grants of up to £3,000 now available.
£6.4bn to deliver key services in Wales
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, has announced that local authorities will next year receive £6.4bn from the Welsh Government to spend on delivering key services.
Storm Claudia financial support confirmed for Monmouthshire
Financial support will be provided to people in Monmouthshire following the exceptional events of Storm Claudia, Jayne Bryant, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government has confirmed today (Wednesday, November 19).
Transforming Towns funding delivers “meaningful change” in Merthyr Tydfil
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant has seen first-hand how Welsh Government investment is revitalising Merthyr Tydfil’s town centre.
£55 million boost to deliver more homes across Wales
The Welsh Government has allocated an additional £55 million to the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme, boosting this year’s budget to £155 million.
Welsh Government launches consultation on updates to local election rules
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation seeking views on the draft Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 and the draft Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026.
Welsh Government invests £2m in Venue Cymru transformation
Llandudno’s flagship entertainment and conference hub – which is the second largest arts venue in Wales after the Millennium Centre – is set for a major upgrade thanks to a £2 million investment from the Welsh Government Transforming Towns Programme.
Welsh Government launches £400,000 grant to support underrepresented groups standing for election
The Welsh Government is piloting a new Candidate Diversity Grant scheme to support people from underrepresented backgrounds to stand for elected office in devolved elections.
National Play Day: Cabinet Secretary recognises the importance of quality play spaces in children's lives
National Play Day celebrates the importance of play in children's lives and highlights the value of accessible and inclusive play spaces for all children and young people.