Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill laid before Senedd

20 May 2024
Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill laid before Senedd
The Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill has been laid before the Senedd.
The Bill includes measures to remove private profit from the care of looked-after children and give people more say and control over their healthcare by enabling direct payments for continuing healthcare.
Welsh minister for social care Dawn Bowden said: "The Welsh Government is committed to an ambitious reform of children’s care services so they work better for children and their families.
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Funding awarded for councils to tackle fly-tipping

20 May 2024
Funding awarded for councils to tackle fly-tipping
26 councils are to receive a share of almost £1 million to step up their efforts on tackling fly tipping.
Recycling minister Robbie Moore made the announcement on Saturday 18 May.
The money will be spent on items such as increased CCTV in hotspots, AI-assisted camera technology, and campaigns to raise households’ awareness of their duty to only use licensed waste companies when getting rid of rubbish.
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New partners on board for Cambridge self-driving bus project

20 May 2024
New partners on board for Cambridge self-driving bus project
Greater Cambridge Partnership has welcomed two new partners for its self-driving vehicle project, Connector.
The Connector project aims to bring autonomous buses to Cambridge, with the first self-driving vehicle set to start its service in late summer.
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Funds for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating

17 May 2024
Funds for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating
Public buildings and businesses will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and those with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions.
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