I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. It's always a time of year that I enjoy, and it allows me to spend some quality uninterrupted time in the constituency!
January means a return to the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff Bay, with my regular journeys from Brecon to Cardiff and back again recommencing.
The year may have changed, but many challenges remain constant. We are still feeling the shockwaves from Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and the Welsh Government is implementing a number of policies which, in my view, will make life more difficult for people in Mid Wales.
For example, the imposition of a Tourism Tax by Labour and their Plaid Cymru allies. This comes at a time when the tourism sector needs a helping hand after pandemic restrictions, not having taxes slapped on people who visit our wonderful part of the world. This measure will cost jobs and livelihoods.
In Powys, I was seriously concerned by the Liberal Democrat-run Council's decision to shut leisure centres until April. I, along with my colleague Fay Jones, strongly opposed this measure at the time and I raised the issue with Welsh Government Ministers. Thankfully, this decision was reversed but caused unnecessary worry. Let's hope the idea doesn't rear its ugly head again.
As always, my major focus is on the people in our area. You elected me, and I answer to you. So, if you have any issues or problems, then please drop me an email at [email protected]
