New National Park Proposal concerns ‘Exaggerated’ says Labour MS Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George, has again voiced his opposition to the potential expansion of a proposed new National Park into North Powys, in an exchange with the First Minister in the Senedd this week. The Welsh Government outlined plans in its 2021-2026 Programme for Government to designate a new National Park in northeast Wales, based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National... Local News
News on Banking Services in the Community 3rd October 2022 In September, we saw the sad final closures of the Barclays branches in Welshpool and Newtown announced earlier in the summer. Following a substantial amount of... Articles
Autumn and Winter 2022 Vaccinations 2nd October 2022 The Welsh Government has published information about its plans for COVID and flu vaccinations this autumn. If you are eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster you... Articles
Update on Wales Air Ambulance 1st October 2022 Thank you to all those who have filled in my joint survey with Craig Williams MP, launched in mid-August, about the concerning news that the Wales Air Ambulance... ArticlesLocal News
Montgomeryshire MS pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II 13th September 2022 Senedd members were recalled to the Welsh Parliament in order to offer their condolence to Queen Elizabeth II. The Senedd was recalled on Sunday 11th September... Speeches in Parliament
Newsletter - September 2022 12th September 2022 Welcome to my newsletter. As the summer winds down and I prepare to go back to the Senedd after recess, I am reflecting on a very busy summer of mixed news. We... Local News
Breakthrough in Mobile Coverage 6th September 2022 Many of you will be aware of my campaigning for better mobile connectivity for Montgomeryshire. The Shared Rural Network, a scheme developed by four major... ArticlesLocal News
New Emergency Service Provision in Shrewsbury 6th September 2022 In late August 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England’s Joint Investment Committee approved plans in principle for the future of... ArticlesLocal News
GEORGE & WILLIAMS: PLANNED CLOSURE OF WELSHPOOL AIR AMBULANCE BASE “DISSAPOINTING AND SURPRISING 18th August 2022 Russell George and Craig Williams, Welsh Conservative MS and MP for Montgomeryshire, expressed their disappointment and surprise by the initial proposals set... Local News
August newsletter 12th August 2022 August 2022 Newsletter Welcome to my newsletter. I hope to have the chance to meet up with many of you over the summer period at local events and shows. For me... Local News