Former tour guide bears mace as King and Queen open Senedd
Delyth Lewis, manager of the Welsh Youth Parliament, carried the historic mace at the Senedd’s seventh term opening, joined by King Charles III, Queen Camilla and youth representatives.
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Welsh Government moves to climate‑proof transport network
New measures aim to strengthen rail, bus and road services against heat, floods and storms, safeguarding travel across Wales.
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Reform Wales pushes local referendums on council tax hikes
The proposal, lodged on 14 October, would give residents the right to approve or reject such rises, aligning Wales with the referendum system already operating in England.
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Monmouthshire services twice as hard to reach, says Senedd member
Plaid Cymru MP highlights fuel‑cost disparity and calls for Westminster relief as Welsh rural communities struggle with access to GPs, pharmacies and childcare.
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Powys council flags strain from wind farm applications
Council warns that rising DNS wind farm proposals are stretching planning staff and budgets, jeopardising targets.
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Wales backs ‘healthy by default’ food policy
Survey shows 77% of Welsh adults support making healthier food the default in public venues, with strong backing for clear labelling.
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Carmarthenshire Council opens consultation on Welsh‑medium primary schools
Four dual‑language primaries in Carmarthenshire may switch to Welsh‑medium teaching, with a public consultation running until 20 October 2026.
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Powys council faces possible fine as recycling rate slips below 70%
The figure emerged at the Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 14 October, where councillors examined a performance report drawn from the Corporate and Strategic Equality…
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Gwynedd smokers spend £38.4m a year on cigarettes
New analysis shows Gwynedd residents spend over £38 million annually on tobacco, the highest per‑adult cost in North Wales.
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Reform MS urges finance minister to hand over reins
Reform’s shadow finance minister calls on Elin Jones to step aside after Wales’ first budget defeat, sparking a heated clash over the Menai bridge funding.
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