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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES  The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales, and they are responsible for addressing most of the issues and concerns of the Welsh people, including health, economy, education and local government. The Welsh Assembly Government aims to make Wales a country where people want to live and work, showing commitment to the principles of sustainability, inclusivity and social justice runs throughout how we deliver our policies. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 New Measure will strengthen local government in WalesA Welsh law that aims to strengthen local government in Wales and ensure councils engage with the people they serve was laid before the National Assembly today. Business gets more customers by opening up their toiletsBusinesses that open their toilets to the public could benefit from more customers, Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant said today. Minister welcomes progress on public facilities schemeThe Welsh Assembly Government offers organisations grants of up to £500 in exchange for opening their facilities for use by the general public. Minister announces a fair deal for local servicesIn addition to this, funding is being made available for a number of priority areas identified by working with local government partners including waste management, affordable housing, sustainability and climate change. This will give local govern... Minister warns Christmas shoppers to bewareBrian Gibbons has warned Christmas shoppers to beware of counterfeit goods. £200m of savings for Welsh public sectorA ground breaking online system is to save the public sector in Wales up to £200m. Minister welcomes new planning advice for Gypsy and Traveller sitesNew guidance for local authorities aims to identify Gypsy and Traveller sites in a more open way. Minister sees Mine Rescue training in actionBrian Gibbons has visited the Mines Rescue Service centre in Dinas in the Rhondda to see mine rescue training in action. Innovative local authority shared-services project gets supportA ground breaking shared-service project, which has the potential to deliver significant savings and improvements in customer service has been given support by Andrew Davies. Next Page | Last Page | |
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RECENT NEWS SUMMARY Updated planning advice on sport, recreation and open spacesNew coal planning rules for Wales Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites Guide to the installation of Antennas, including satellite dishes Minister announces more help with business rates Working together leads to £35,000 in benefits Local councils get more discretion to fight the recession Collaboration key to improved council services Police Settlement 2009-10 Help for local government to pay their bills |