Welsh Government Cabinet meets in Aberystwyth
Cabinet Llywodraeth Cymru yn cyfarfod yn Aberystwyth
Welsh Government Ministers have been in West Wales today, visiting communities, hearing from local people and holding their weekly Cabinet meeting in Aberystwyth.
It is part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to holding Cabinet meetings across Wales.
Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers have visited a range of communities and projects, meeting local residents, businesses and volunteers and hearing their priorities.
The Cabinet meeting that followed focussed on the economy of rural Wales and how it impacts local people.
First Minister Eluned Morgan said:
"Bringing Cabinet to Aberystwyth demonstrates our commitment to govern for the whole of Wales. These meetings are vital for understanding the diverse needs of our communities and ensuring government decision-making reflects the priorities of people throughout Wales.
“Holding Cabinet meetings in different parts of Wales provides an opportunity for Ministers to see first-hand the challenges and opportunities facing the region.
“We are committed to holding Cabinet meetings across Wales, part of our broader commitment to governance that reaches beyond the capital.”
Notes to editors
List of Ministerial visits – West Wales, 2 June 2025
The visits included:
First Minister Eluned Morgan, Deputy FM Huw Irranca-Davies and Counsel General visited the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Aberystwyth town centre and Rachel’s Organic, Aberystwyth. The DFM also visited the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre in New Quay.
Jack Sargeant, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership visited Strata Florida Abbey, the National Library of Wales and Y Lolfa, Tal-y-bont.
Lynne Neagle, Cabinet Secretary for Education, visited Camu Mlaen and Llwyn yr Eos School.
Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education visited Brecon College, UWTSD Lampeter campus and Aberystwyth University.
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles visited Aberaeron Integrated Care Unit.
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy visited Penmorfa Independent Living Centre in Aberaeron and the SMART Home Lab at Aberystwyth University
Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden visited Sycharth Care Home in Felinfach, Ti Ni Care Home in Aberaeron and Penparcau Community Centre.
Jane Hutt, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip visited Ysgol Bro Pedr in Lampeter to see the work being undertaken to ensure period dignity.
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant visited Hafan y Waun Care Home, Ceredigion Archives and the Old College.
Mark Drakeford, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language visited Ysgol Henry Richard, Tregaron, and the National Library of Wales.