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
GPs are "exhausted", "under immense strain" and "don't feel heard" by the Welsh Government 23rd October 2020 The First Minister has been challenged on the support which the Welsh Government is providing to GP practices in North Powys by local Member of the Senedd... Local News
National "Circuit Breaker" is "disproportionate and damaging" to Powys 19th October 2020 Today's Welsh Government announcement that a national 'circuit breaker' will come into force on Friday (23rd October) at 6pm has been criticised by the Member... Local News
Speculation of a 'Circuit Breaker' would be 'disproportionate and damaging' for Powys residents 16th October 2020 Speculation that the Welsh Government will announce a national 'circuit breaker' has been criticised by local politicians, Russell George MS and Craig Williams... Local News
A Plan for a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery 16th October 2020 The Member of the Welsh Parliament for Montgomeryshire has outlined his plan for a post-pandemic economic recovery in a Senedd debate. This week, Wednesday 14th... Local News
Newsletter - October 2020 14th October 2020 As we enter the winter months, the rise in COVID-19 cases is sadly not unexpected, and we are seeing further restrictions that affect our lives coming into... Local News
Concern as Buttington Waste Incinerator moves one step closer 6th October 2020 News that plans to develop a large incinerator at Buttington Quarry near Trewern, have moved one step closer has been greeted with concern from local... Local News
Good news as Fashion-Enter employ former Laura Ashley staff in Newtown 5th October 2020 Local politicians have welcomed the creation of new jobs in Newtown. Commenting on the confirmation that more than 70 former Laura Ashley workers are to be... Local News
Closure of Stadco will be devastating for Llanfyllin 3rd October 2020 The proposal by the car part manufacturing company, Stadco, to close its operations in Llanfyllin has been described as "devastating" by local politicians... Local News
Download the Covid-19 App to play your part in preventing a local lockdown here in Powys 24th September 2020 The Member of the Welsh Parliament for Montgomeryshire - Russell George MS – has welcomed the launch today (September 24) of the Covid-19 app for England and... Local News
