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New law will improve workplace recycling and Wales’ already impressive record
Wales’s already impressive recycling record is set to improve thanks to a new law that was passed in the Senedd last week.
Another year of high-quality bathing water standards for Wales
Wales again secured high-quality results in 2023 with 98% of designated bathing waters meeting our stringent environmental standards.
Bill to tackle air and noise pollution passed in the Senedd, supporting a cleaner, healthier and greener future
New legislation has today (Tuesday, November 28) been passed in the Senedd, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales.
All residential high-rise buildings in Wales on the route to remediation
Wales has become the first country in the UK to confirm a route to remediation for all high-rise residential buildings affected by fire safety issues.
Farm site sale will lead to the creation of 500 new homes
Climate Change Minister Julie James has approved the proposed sale of the Upper Cosmeston Farm site, inviting proposals which are required to meet new and demanding net zero carbon living standards.
Data on Wales’s disused coal tips published today
The number of disused coal tips in Wales has been made publicly available today with interactive maps showing the locations of the 350 that are inspected more frequently.
New mortgage support scheme to help homeowners to stay in their homes
Minister for Climate Change Julie James will today (Tuesday, November 7) announce the Help to Stay Wales mortgage support scheme, a new funding package for Welsh homeowners having difficulty paying their mortgage.
Single use plastic ban comes into force as Welsh Government strives to reach net zero
A number of singles use plastics have been banned from being supplied in Wales today (Monday, October 30).
Continued support for tenants of rented social accommodations in Wales
Last year, as part of the wider commitment to end homelessness in Wales, the Welsh Government announced a number of steps to support people in social rented accommodation as part of an agreement with local authorities and Registered Social Landlords.
£4.6m programme will reduce flood risk for around 2,000 properties using power of nature
Details of a £4.6m programme to reduce flood risk using nature-based solutions have been published today, delivering towards a Programme for Government commitment (Wednesday, October 25).
‘Bold and progressive’ new standard will see the biggest changes to social housing in more than 20 years
Climate Change Minister Julie James has today (Tuesday, October 24) introduced a new Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) which will see the biggest changes to social housing standards in more than 20 years.
Newport’s £17m regeneration thanks to Transforming Towns
From indoor market stalls and shopping arcades to a museum and state-of-the-art leisure centre, Climate Change Minister Julie James has seen first-hand how £17m of Transforming Towns funding has been put to use in Newport.