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Public Commemoration in Wales – new guidance to help create a more informed relationship with our history
The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation on new guidance which will help public bodies better represent modern Wales through public commemorations.
Welsh Leeks secures protection
Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the Welsh Leek, is now officially protected as it gains PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) UK GI status.
Come and see us at Winter Fair, says Rural Affairs Minister
As one of the most important events in the Welsh rural calendar takes place the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, is encouraging visitors to this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair to call in to the Welsh Government stand
Funding announced for culture, heritage and sport actions of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan
The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced £4.5m over the next three years to support the delivery of the culture, heritage and sport goals and actions in the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.
New compulsory biosecurity and housing measures to further protect against AI
New biosecurity and housing requirements will be implemented for poultry and captive birds in Wales as surveillance of avian influenza suggests a heightened risk of disease for Wales over the winter months.
Strengthening substance misuse support for young people and families
The Welsh Government is currently consulting on how substance misuse treatment services for young people and families are provided in Wales.
Update on Agricultural Pollution Regulations as consultation published
Following an update last month on the Agricultural Pollution Regulations the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, is today reminding farmers of the next phase of the regulations which will come into force in January 2023, while also publishing a consultation on a licensing scheme.
£1.4m grant scheme to support social care improve energy efficiency now open
A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the sector deal with the cost of energy crisis, has been launched and is now open for applications, Ministers announced today [23 November].
“Fair access to Sustainable Farming Scheme for tenant farmers is vital for its success” – Lesley Griffiths
The first meeting of a new Tenancy Working Group has taken place with the aim of ensuring the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) is accessible and suitable for tenant farmers across Wales.
“Pob lwc Wales” at the World Cup
“You’re a special group of players and coaches with a passionate set of supporters right behind you. Good luck Wales, Pob lwc Cymru!”
Minister puts spotlight on global health threat as awareness week begins
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has highlighted a global threat to the health of people and animals as a worldwide awareness week on the issue gets underway today.