, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up —Evidence session 2
That's interesting. All right, that's fine.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up —Evidence session 2
No?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up —Evidence session 2
Yes. Just on the grant itself, Welsh Government's guidance notes say that grant funding may—'may'— cover up to 100 per cent of site development costs. I'm just wondering, with all the pressures that local government are under, have there been any…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
I do agree, because there is a fear, isn't there—it's like people are scared to go and approach the community in one respect. In my own ward, for example, I had to get—. In Powys, we do actually have a liaison officer between the two. Because the community…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
Just one question, if that's okay, Chair. It's on Lee's point about engagement with wider communities, not just the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. Do you think local government have got a role there? It does happen, there are communities that do get…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
I had some questions on how you think it might have improved over the last couple of years, but, obviously, you can only speak for the Cardiff and Gwent area. I can't ask you to say how that's improved, say, in north Wales or mid and west Wales, for example…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
I just want to move on slightly. I haven't got too many questions on capacity, but on the capacity within local government, the Cabinet Secretary previously said that the capacity issues weren't solely confined to the Welsh Government. The Welsh Local…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
Do you think those teams could be strengthened if somebody from the community was actually on them with that lived experience? Do you think that's something that the Welsh Government should look to do?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
Yes, I do.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
That's really good. Are there actually people in that policy team from the community, who have been part of that community before, or is there no-one in the team who has been from that part of the community, they're just different civil servants?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers: Follow up—Evidence session 1
Thanks. Good morning, Louisa. I want to talk about capacity issues. So, given the historical concerns regarding the lack of capacity within the Welsh Government to address the needs of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities—that was highlighted in the…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Ophthalmology services
This debate has really highlighted a number of stats and figures about the impact of not treating eye care across Wales, but I want to go on a slightly different tack this afternoon. I want to talk about a service that, actually, if we don’t get on top of…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you for your answer, Cabinet Secretary. I also thank the Presiding Officer for accepting this very important topical question today. I did notice, as you say, after my topical question was accepted, that the Welsh Government released a written statement…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
1. What discussions is the Welsh Government having with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to provide guidance to farmers, and reduce the spread of bluetongue, in light of the first cases being found in sheep in Wales? TQ1185
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Cabinet Secretary, when I go and talk to teachers and school leaders across my constituency, and in my time on the Children, Young People and Education Committee, a lot of teachers and school leaders will say to me that the additional burdens that are placed…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thank you for your answer, Cabinet Secretary. The Liberal Democrats that are running Powys County Council this year put council tax up by 7.5 per cent and are forecasting putting it up next year by 5 per cent. This has all come to light at a time when the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to protect local authorities from funding cuts? OQ61595
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery
Minister, it is good to see that, after 25 years, the Welsh Labour Government have finally decided that they need to deliver for the Welsh public and appointed a Minister for Delivery. As we've seen, house building targets have been missed, NHS waiting lists…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery
2. How will the Counsel General ensure that Cabinet Secretaries deliver on the Government's priorities? OQ61596
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Winter preparedness in the NHS
Cabinet Secretary, I was interested to learn that you've provided extra money to health boards to prepare for the winter. It was disappointing, however, that Powys Teaching Health Board, instead of investing in healthcare this winter, have decided on planning…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Papers to note
They're all fine.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Yes. Lovely, a deep-dive again.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
I won't follow up, but I think it's quite useful.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Just below a ministerial level—. I'm still on the old 'ministerial', not Cabinet Secretaries. On the old ministerial level, below that, how do officials work together to break down the silos, silo working within departments? Because in big organisations—. I…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Lovely. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
