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Media Academy Cymru 6 March 2025a

57 Welsh buildings set for new lease of life

A new community hub with post office and shop in Dryslwyn, significant improvements to Fairwater RFC in Cardiff, and a former primary school in Cribyn, Ceredigion, are among an additional 57 community projects sharing a new £4.8m Welsh Government funding.

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Pride events bringing communities together across Wales

With LGBT+ History Month underway, communities across Wales are looking forward to a season of Pride celebrations in the coming months. From small towns to cities, these events will bring people together, creating welcoming spaces where everyone can celebrate diversity, feel seen, and be themselves.

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New life for community spaces across Wales

More than 450 community spaces across Wales have been saved, improved, or newly created with support from a £63m Welsh Government investment - keeping vital local venues open while helping communities create new hubs where people can come together.

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Extra £700k to provide free essential items to more communities

The Welsh Government has announced a £700,000 investment to help Cwtch Mawr, a multibank in Swansea, expand its reach and offer free essential items to even more people in need.

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Proposals published to improve gender balance in the Senedd

Landmark legal proposals to increase the proportion of women standing as candidates in future Senedd elections are published today (11 March).

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Minister for Social Justice strengthens ties with Irish Government during St David’s Day trip

Minister Jane Hutt has reaffirmed Welsh Government’s commitment to the Ireland-Wales Shared Statement during a trip to Dublin to mark St David’s Day.

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‘Welsh Benefits Charter will make it easier for people to claim what they are entitled to,' vows Minister

“Welsh Benefits Charter has the potential to benefit thousands of people living in poverty,” Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has vowed.

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“Tackling child poverty is at the heart of everything we do,” vows Minister

“Tackling child poverty is at the heart of everything we do,” Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has vowed.

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“We are striving to achieve sustainable development goals for disabled people across Wales,” says Minister

Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to reaching targets aiming to improve the lives of disabled people living in Wales.

Care leavers on Basic Income pilot scheme with FM, MSJ, DMSS and Prof Marmot

“We are delighted with the progress of the Basic Income pilot scheme and hearing about the positive impact on those taking part,” says Minister

Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has praised the progress and uptake of the Basic Income pilot scheme after meeting care leavers taking part in the innovative programme.

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Basic Income pilot scheme supports care leaver towards her ambition of becoming a paramedic

A young person enrolled in the Welsh Government’s pioneering Basic Income pilot has praised the scheme in supporting her ambition to become a paramedic.

MSJCW Jane Hutt with Cardiff City FC Women players

“Removing the stigma of talking about periods in sport will encourage more women and girls to take part,” vows Minister

Removing the stigma of talking about periods will help encourage more women and girls to participate in sport, Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has vowed.