Construction of International Convention Centre Wales begins
Once complete in 2019, ICC Wales will provide total floor space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and events of 26,000sqm – the equivalent size to nearly 4 international rugby pitches.
An £83.7m joint venture between Celtic Manor and Welsh Government, ICC Wales will accommodate 5,000 delegates and includes a 4,000sqm pillar-free main...Read More »
Mark Drakeford congratulates new WLGA leader Debbie Wilcox
Following the WLGA’s Annual General Meeting in Cardiff earlier today, Mark Drakeford said:
“I’d like to send my warmest congratulations to Cllr Wilcox. I am sure she will lead the WLGA with the utmost professionalism and expertise in the years ahead.
“This is a very significant...Read More »
Welsh food and drink companies embark on trade mission to Milan
As part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to raise Wales’ global profile as a first-class place to do business, it is supporting nine producers to visit Milan from the 24-28 June.
This follows Italian interest in some of these products during the recent TasteWales event organised by the Welsh Government, which...Read More »
Help us decide the future of Community Councils in Wales
Local Government Secretary Mark Drakeford today announced that the Welsh Government was looking for two members to join a panel co-chaired by former Assembly Members, Gwenda Thomas and Rhodri Glyn-Thomas.
The co-chairs will joined by another former Assembly Member, William Graham, and Powys councillor, Kathryn Silk.
The Welsh Government is seeking expressions...Read More »
Focus of Brexit negotiations must be on securing transitional deal – First Minister Carwyn Jones
“A year on from the EU referendum it is becoming increasingly clear that it will be impossible to both negotiate a withdrawal agreement and put in place the basis for a future relationship with the EU within 2 years,”
Mr Jones said.
“Therefore the priority in negotiations with...Read More »