New funding for musical instruments in schools – Kirsty Williams
The funding of £220,000 will help local authority music services to purchase instruments that can be shared across Wales and be targeted at those most in need.
Kirsty Williams said:
“A young person’s love and talent for music cannot be developed unless they have access to the instrument of their...Read More »
Supporting People budget protected
The Supporting People programme provides housing-related support to help vulnerable people to keep their homes and live as independently as possible. £124.4m will be allocated amongst the twenty two local authorities in Wales.
The Cabinet Secretary made the announcement ahead of making the opening address at the Cymorth Cymru Conference in...Read More »
Welsh Government confirms commitment to £1bn of innovative investment in infrastructure
At an event today, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething and Education Secretary Kirsty Williams launched the MIM to potential partners and provide an update about the three schemes being taken forward.
The new MIM has been carefully designed by the Welsh Government over the last 18 months to finance...Read More »
£57m link road to give Cardiff “major boost” ahead of UEFA Champions league final
In a visit to see the progress on the £57m Eastern Bay link road project, the Economy Secretary stressed the impact such projects can have on the local and wider economy, particularly in a city like Cardiff that regularly hosts major events.
Ken Skates said:
“It’s great to see...Read More »
Carl Sargeant outlines progress of Childcare Offer for Wales
The Cabinet Secretary made the announcement while visiting the Markham Community Playgroup.
During the visit, Carl Sargeant also gave further detail on the precise areas within those local authorities where the offer will be available. In addition to Caerphilly, the local authorities that will test the offer are Anglesey and Gwynedd...Read More »