James Evans MS writes for the local Beacon - September Sunday, 1 September, 2024 With The Boundary Commission recently publishing their initial proposals on how Senedd constituencies will look in 2026, I wish to reiterate my opposition to these plans. I have consistently argued against them from the day they were announced by the Welsh Labour Government and voted against them at every opportunity. The Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act has instructed the Commission to... Articles
Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code not worth the paper it is written on 10th March 2023 Comment from Cllr Iain Mcintosh Following the recent news that the application for judicial review was rejected by the Courts, I wrote to the Welsh Education... Local News
Fay Jones MP writes for the Rhosgoch Gossip 1st March 2023 I hope that you are all enjoying the longer days and the early signs of Spring. This year has begun in typically busy fashion. I have celebrated St David’s Day... Local News
James Evans writes for the Rhosgoch gossip. 1st March 2023 Plenty has happened since I last wrote for the Gossip. One of the best things is definitely the announcement that Wales Air Ambulance will be retaining their... Local News
Fay Jones reselected as Parliamentary candidate 21st February 2023 Delighted the select committee have re-adopted Fay Jones MP as our Conservative candidate for the next General Election. Her hard work representing the... Local News
Fay Jones writes for the Beacon March 2023 edition 20th February 2023 The start of 2023 has been a busy time. I have enjoyed meeting many of you to discuss local issues including the Active Travel Scheme, apprenticeships and the... Local News
Bus trip to Parliament 14th February 2023 Fay Jones MP is running a day trip to Parliament. Leaving from Brecon the trip will include a tour of the Houses of Parliament and a Q&S session with Fay. Local News
Cllr McIntosh responds to Cradoc Primary school judicial review decision 13th February 2023 Those of us fighting against the closure of Cradoc Primary School received some bad news last week, the courts have decided to refuse the judicial review we had... Local News
James Evans MS writes for the Local Beacon – Feb 2023 25th January 2023 We’re now back in full swing down in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, and my weekly Brecon to Cardiff and back again trips have resumed. My colleagues and I are back... Local News
Brecon and Radnorshire MP & MS comment on decision to close Llanbedr School 18th January 2023 It has been announced that Llanbedr Church in Wales School will close later this year. Despite assurances campaigning on doorsteps and on leaflets by Liberal... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News