12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1—Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
All right, thanks. Sorry, I see Chris's hand up.
12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1—Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
And do you think that's fair?
12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1—Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Thanks. And thanks for the report you shared with the committee as well. I was looking at paragraph 9, which in our pack is on page 19, and it says there that 'In response to reduced Welsh Government funding, councils have increased council tax by 35% over…
12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1—Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Rich, do you want to come in?
12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1—Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Thanks, Chairman. Morning. I hope you're all doing well. I appreciate your attendance this morning at the committee. I've got a couple of questions around council tax. So, first of all, everyone's acknowledged the significant settlement compared to previous…
12 January 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Good morning, Mr Chairman. Declaration of interest: I'm still a county councillor in Conwy County Borough Council. Thanks.
11 January 2022 , Plenary
Debate on a Statement: The Draft Budget 2022-23
Thank you, Minister, for bringing forward today's statement on the draft budget. Just a brief reminder at this point that I'm still a member of Conwy County Borough Council, as my register of interest shows. Like many Members, just before Christmas, while I…
14 December 2021 , Plenary
The Curriculum for Wales—Relationships and Sexuality Education Code
I must also say that I'm disappointed that just 30 minutes has been tabled for this really important item this evening now, and also disappointed that that draft guidance was only published late last night. It does make it difficult to properly scrutinise a…
10 December 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
No, that's fine, John. I was just going to support your comment in terms of—. We'll do our role of raising those points Carolyn has mentioned when we scrutinise in the new year, won't we? So, I think that's—. I'm sure the Finance Committee will take note of…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Mental health services
Thanks to my colleague Darren Millar for submitting this extremely important debate here today. As outlined by my colleague Mark Isherwood in opening today's debate, the findings of the Holden report are deeply concerning. In fact, they're absolutely shocking…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. It's pleasing to hear the engagement you're having with schools and with those directors of education in local authorities as well because, of course, pupils in Wales have, sadly, had less face-to-face time in schools than counterparts…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to minimise lost school time during the COVID-19 pandemic in North Wales? OQ57329
7 December 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Reforming Council Tax in Wales
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thanks, Minister, for bringing forward today's statement on reforming council tax here in Wales. I'm sure Members across the Chamber welcome an announcement that consultation will be taking place next year on this, and…
30 November 2021 , Plenary
, 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16. & 17. The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2021; The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Public Authorities subject to the Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty) Regulations 2021; The Equality Act 2010 (Authorities subject to a duty regarding Socio-economic Inequalities) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2021; The Welsh Language Standards (No. 1) Regulations 2015 (Amendment) Regulations 2021; The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Meaning of Public Body) (Wales) Regulations 2021; The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (Meaning of Public Body) (Wales) Regulations 2021; The Corporate Joint Committees (Amendment of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015) Regulations 2021; The Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (Amendment to the List of Welsh Authorities) Regulations 2021; The Child Poverty Strategy (Corporate Joint Committees) (Wales) Regulations 2021
I'm really pleased today to speak as the Conservative spokesperson for local government, and thank you, Minister, for your introduction to the regulations outlined here today. I would first of all like to talk to item 9, the Corporate Joint Committees…
30 November 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: The Homelessness Action Plan
Thank you, Minister, for bringing today's statement here to the Chamber today. Certainly, the motives behind the action plan I certainly welcome—the desire to tackle homelessness as quickly as possible is certainly something that I'm sure we'd all want to…
30 November 2021 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I'll just declare an interest as an elected member of Conwy County Borough Council. Trefnydd, I'd like to call for a Welsh Government statement providing an update on the COVID hardship funding for local councils in Wales. As has been mentioned a number of…
24 November 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Minister, it's always pleasing to hear Ministers talking about the importance of participating in elections, as I'm sure you agree with me that confidence and trust in any government starts with the vote, and engagement with the vote is the foundation, of…
23 November 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Second Homes and Affordability
Thank you, Minister, for your statement today. I'd also like to welcome the comments you just made there to the Chairman of the committee and thank you for your ongoing communication, as a member of the Local Government and Housing Committee, as well. In line…
23 November 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister, for your response. I'd also like to take a moment just to point to the damning Holden report that came out last week, which my colleague, Darren Millar has raised with you earlier today, because it is such a significant report for…
23 November 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board about mental health services in North Wales? OQ57254
16 November 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Young Person’s Guarantee
Thank you, Minister, for bringing forward today's statement. I certainly welcome the overall objectives of looking to get as many young people engaged with work, with self-employment, with training or education. So, I certainly welcome that. I also welcome…
16 November 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales, and Trefnydd: The Bovine TB Eradication Programme
Thank you, Minister, for today's statement. Minister, as you will be aware, farms throughout north Wales play a huge role in supporting our local economy, communities and indeed our food chain. Many farmers that I've met with in recent months alongside the…
10 November 2021 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Spiking
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thank you, Minister, for your response to the debate that you’ve heard today. In closing this debate it has been encouraging to see all Members, from across the Chamber, supporting the main thrust of our Conservative…
10 November 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister, for your response there. As I'm sure you would acknowledge also, apprenticeships do have a huge benefit and can often be the start of extremely successful career paths for many people across my region in north Wales and indeed across…
10 November 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy about promoting the educational benefits of apprenticeships in North Wales? OQ57147
