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29 new projects that will help ‘Team Wales’ tackle climate and nature emergencies
From donkeys in Snowdonia to the salmon of the River Usk and everything in between, the Welsh Government has today confirmed 29 projects across Wales that will benefit from the Nature Networks Fund.
Climate change will have to be considered for any future Welsh developments
Future developments in Wales will have to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk caused by climate change the Welsh Government has confirmed today (Tuesday, September 28).
Welsh Government and network operators to work together on plan as UK first for integrated energy grid for net zero.
The Welsh Government has committed to net zero emissions by 2050. Achieving net zero requires rapid transformation of our energy system, to enable the decarbonisation of home heating, transport and industry.
Have your say on local taxes on second homes and holiday lets
Views are being sought on potential changes to local taxes which could be used by local authorities to tackle the effects that large numbers of second homes and commercial holiday lets can have in some parts of Wales.
Welsh Government: No more fossil fuels to heat new homes
The use of fossil fuels to heat newly built social homes will end from October 1st as Welsh Government commits to renewable energies and cutting edge technologies in its new build standards, published today.
Climate change: Welsh majority say lifestyle changes needed in new survey
An overwhelming majority of people in Wales [84%] believe that the way we live our lives needs to substantially change to address the climate emergency, according to results from a government survey of 1,149 Welsh participants.
Welsh Government: £250million towards 20,000 low carbon homes for rent
Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250million in 2021/22 for 20,000 new low carbon homes.
Welsh Government takes action on building safety
The Welsh Government has today (Wednesday, July 14) announced it will fund fire safety surveys for multi-occupied buildings over 11 metres to ensure the highest standard of safety for residents.
Welsh Government announces three-pronged approach to address “second homes crisis”
In the Senedd later today, Minister for Climate Change Julie James will set out an “ambitious three-pronged approach” to address the impact of second home ownership on Wales’ communities.
“Gwent Levels vitally important to South Wales and the world – we will work to protect them” – Climate Change Minister
Climate Change Minister Julie James today set out her determination to further protect the internationally-important Gwent Levels as she visited the site.
New £10m grant scheme to help people struggling to pay their rent during the pandemic
A new £10m grant will be introduced this month to help people in private rented accommodation who are struggling to pay their rent because of the pandemic.