21 October 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
Gweinidog Cabinet, I visited National Grid at Margam substation over the summer to discuss the connection to the Port Talbot substation needed for Tata Steel's electric arc furnace. National Grid explained that there were a number of unexpected barriers, as…
13 October 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care: Update on winter preparedness
Diolch, Lywydd. Gweinidog Cabinet, winter pressures are often discussed in terms of hospital capacity, delayed discharges and access to primary care, but in the communities that I represent, there's also the very basic issue of whether people can physically…
7 October 2026 , Plenary
Short Debate: The importance of port infrastructure and maritime traffic to the Welsh economy
Thank you to Ben for bringing forward this debate and for being so generous with your time. I had a feeling you'd concentrate on Port Talbot, as will I. We cannot allow ports like Port Talbot to be places where the components of the green transition simply…
7 October 2026 , Plenary
Motion to delegate authority to make the arrangements for recruiting a new Commissioner for Standards to the Standards of Conduct Committee
I formally move the motion in the name of Lindsay Whittle.
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 3
Class C.
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 3
I will be brief. I've got two questions. In terms of the class A and class C exemptions, I'd be interested to know what you make of them. Do you think they're having an impact for the newly purchased empty properties? And, secondly, are there any changes you…
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Scrutiny of the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning on the Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026
It was to do with sharing data among different departments within local government.
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Scrutiny of the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning on the Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Thank you, Cabinet Minister. We heard a great deal of evidence from previous panels regarding the quality of the data sets, and a lot of the things that Mike has already outlined. Is it possible for us to take this opportunity to ensure that we can use one…
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 2
Yes. I want to quickly go back to Georgina's point about you working predominantly for residential and some people doing commercial. What avenues does that leave for properties that are mixed use? Because, I imagine a lot of community groups would be looking…
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 2
Yes. I have been forewarned that you're not tax experts. [Laughter.] The first question is: is this working? Does the council tax premium have an effect on people's decisions to do up their properties? On the opposite side of that coin, are you finding any…
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 1
A very quick point in terms of community asset transfer. As to the circumstances you've mentioned, about volunteers running these things being quite difficult, I find that the enthusiasm is there at the start but then wanes off when life gets in the way…
1 October 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Follow-up inquiry into Empty Properties: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Chair. That leads on nicely to my question. In terms of the revenue that is raised from the empty homes council tax premiums, do you think that that could or should be ring-fenced specifically for empty properties? And secondly, are there any wider…
29 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning: The Revision of the National Development Framework and National Conversation
Minister, in contrast to the Reform UK MS, I very much welcome the emphasis on holding a national conversation about the future of planning in Wales. The more people who can engage in that consultation, the better: they are the ones who ultimately will be…
29 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Brif Weinidog. A key test of this strategy, as you've just outlined, for my constituents is whether the energy transition brings not just more generation, but more good jobs, innovation and economic value to those communities like Afan Ogwr Rhondda…
29 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. Will the First Minister outline how residents in Afan Ogwr Rhondda will benefit from the national energy strategy? OQ64584
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 2
And then, if I can, Chair, lastly from me. What's really struck me today is the barriers to accessing data sets, even within one's own local authority. So, how do you best see that being tackled?
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 2
Thank you. In terms of going forward, do you think it's possible to establish a common data point or a common data standard? So, you mentioned earlier UPRN, which probably wouldn't work in Powys, but might in other local authorities, so that, again, the…
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 2
I guess this would be directed at Sandra. In terms of the eight-week period that is recommended, do you think that's adequate to do the data matching that you need? And is there any work being carried out in Powys as a result of the pilot to ensure that…
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
And in terms of data sharing, I think there's been some precedent set for data sharing between the Department for Work and Pensions for other things involving Welsh Government. Has any consideration been given to outside sources of data, especially those that…
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
So, you mentioned about the data sets. What type of secondary data sets are being used, to be used alongside the council tax data? And would there be a recommended core set of data sets or would that be determined by each local authority independently?
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
Sorry, Chair, I have more questions on data.
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
Thank you. So, I wanted to start on the eight weeks that the guidance advises local authorities to allow a minimum of. To what extent do you think that eight-week period is adequate in terms of the work required to cleanse and standardise and prepare those…
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
That would be great. Diolch.
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
Yes. Diolch, Gadeirydd. I wanted to go back to part of Peter's question and ask about those harder to reach groups of people or communities, specifically those who are transient. I know we've discussed students, but I'm less concerned there, because, more…
17 September 2026 , Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026: Evidence session 1
In terms of that software, is it one consistent system across Wales, or does each local authority have their own system or something that's slightly divergent?
