Lifepoint Centre in Swansea opens thanks to £308,768 Welsh Government funding
The Lifepoint Centre has been refurbished and extended with the help of £308,768 with from the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme matching the Church’s own contribution.
On a visit to the official opening of the Lifepoint Centre, Communities and Children’s Secretary, Carl Sargeant said:
“I’ve enjoyed meeting the staff and...Read More »
Economy Secretary speaks to business about challenges of EU Exit
Earlier today the Economy Secretary chaired the first meeting of a working group made up from the Council for Economic Development which includes business representatives, Wales TUC and Wales Coop. The working group has been specifically established to focus on the impact that the UK’s exit from the EU will...Read More »
A new budget for Wales
This budget is a significant milestone in Wales’ devolution journey as, from April 2018, Wales becomes responsible for raising a proportion of its own revenue – from Wales’ 2 new taxes, land transaction tax and landfill disposals tax– to spend on public services.
The outline draft Budget 2018-19 is being laid...Read More »
Progressive tax plans for Wales published
A progressive tax regime will support first-time buyers and businesses when land transaction tax (LTT) and landfill disposals tax (LDT) are introduced on 1 April 2018, replacing stamp duty land tax and landfill tax, respectively.
Under the new rates for LTT, Wales will have the highest starting threshold for the property...Read More »
#TalkValleys comes to Ebbw Vale
These are the three priorities in Our Valleys, Our Future – the high-level action plan launched by the Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys, in July.
The Ebbw Vale meeting was the latest in a series of public engagement events taking place in September and early October to discuss the...Read More »