‘Dire’ dentistry position raised in the Senedd Friday, 3 May, 2024 Access to NHS dentistry is in more of a dire situation now, than it was 12 months ago according to Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George. According to statistics from Powys Health board last September 4,818 adults and 314 children were waiting for dental care. Senedd member Russell George has said that many of his constituents are still unable to get an appointment to see an NHS dentist. Mr George... Local News
Montgomeryshire Businesses sweep up at Countryside Alliance Awards 1st March 2024 The Countryside Alliance Wales held its annual ‘Rural Oscars’ awards ceremony in the Senedd this week (27/02/2024), where several Welsh rural businesses were... Local News
Russell George's Detailed Response to Air Ambulance Engagement Process 29th February 2024 This article includes the detailed response submitted by Russell George MS, Craig Williams MP, and others to Phase Three of the Wales Air Ambulance Engagement... Local News
MS joins Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal launch 26th February 2024 Russell George MS is calling on the people of Montgomeryshire to join Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising appeal to raise funds to ensure everyone gets the... Senedd News
Russell George MS calls for the Sustainable Farming Scheme Proposals to be scrapped ahead of Senedd debate 26th February 2024 The Welsh Conservatives have tabled a Senedd motion to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Proposals being brought forward by the Welsh Government. The... Local News
mid Wales farmers demonstrate frustration during Labour leadership hustings 19th February 2024 Around 100 tractors took part in a protest during Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles’ Welsh Labour leadership hustings, in Newtown. The protest in Newtown took... Local News
Newtown Bypass Celebrates 5th Birthday 14th February 2024 Today (14th February) marks 5 years since the opening of the Newtown Bypass. Montgomeryshire MS Russell George has said the bypass has made a significant... Local News
Politicians stress importance of apprenticeships 13th February 2024 Montgomeryshire Politicians are concerned that proposed Welsh Government cuts threaten future of apprenticeship programmes in Mid Wales The Welsh Government... Local News
Unacceptable for residual waste to be sent or stored at an Abermule facility, says MS 9th February 2024 MS Russell George, and County Councillor Gareth Pugh, have said that Powys County Council should take any plans for black bag waste to be sent to th e Bulk... Local News
February 2024 Newsletter 8th February 2024 Welcome to my February 2024 Newsletter January proved a busy start to the new year for Montgomeryshire, with mixed news. I would strongly urge you to respond to... Newsletters