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
Moratorium means Buttington Incinerator should not go ahead 30th March 2021 At the end of February, an official application for the large scale 12.8 MW Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) incinerator in Buttington was lodged by developers... Local News
Mid Wales' Tourism Sector needs some Easter optimism 22nd March 2021 The Member of the Senedd for Montgomeryshire, Russell George MS, has reacted with dismay at reports that a decision will not be reached until “the last moment”... Local News
Senedd Member calls for a commemorative woodland in Mid Wales 18th March 2021 The First Minister has announced that the Welsh Government is to create commemorative woodlands in South and North Wales in memory of those who have died from... Local News
Small independent retailers in Mid Wales have been let down 12th March 2021 Commenting on the First Minister's U-turn regarding the opening of non-essential retail, Member of the Senedd for Montgomeryshire, Russell George said: "Non... Local News
Congratulations to Wales Air Ambulance on its 20th Anniversary 11th March 2021 The 20th Anniversary of the Wales Air Ambulance has been highlighted in a Senedd statement by Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George. Mr George, the Member of the... Local News
Calls to allow garden centres to reopen 10th March 2021 The Welsh Government should consider reopening garden centres given the positive impact of gardening on both physical and mental wellbeing, according to... Local News
Newsletter - March 2021 5th March 2021 I believe there is good news to report in regards to the vaccination roll out. Across the UK, over 20 million people have now had their first dose. In Powys... Local News
Welsh Government must reverse the introduction of the Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zone 26th February 2021 Last month, the Welsh Government announced the introduction of a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) across Wales despite promising farmers it would not do so during... Local News
Bring back the best of WDA & Development Board for Rural Wales 22nd February 2021 In one of the Welsh Conservatives’ first major manifesto announcements, Russell George MS, the Member of the Welsh Parliament for Montgomeryshire and Shadow... Local News
