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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.
Record £107m for energy-saving public sector projects
The Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) provided a record £107.7 million in grant funding to help public sector organisations deliver energy efficient projects across Wales.
New partnership promises stronger public services for Wales
The Welsh Government and the 22 local councils in Wales have signed a landmark agreement that will strengthen the relationship between national and local government.
£5m to make playgrounds and play areas fun-tastic
Children’s playgrounds and play spaces across Wales are to be improved so youngsters have better opportunities to play within their local communities.
Automatic voter registration pilots to take place in Wales
Wales will become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial registering voters automatically using data to identify potential electors.
Borrowing boost of £120m for local councils to fix roads
Local councils will soon be able to access up to £120m to repair more local roads over the next two years, under new plans set out in the Welsh Government’s Final Budget 2025-26.
Trials to make voting more accessible begin
The Welsh Government is working with a sight loss charity to improve the voting experience for disabled people by launching a series of accessible voting trials in Wales.