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
George: Call for greater drawdown of water during periods of dry weather for Clywedog and Vyrnwy Reservoirs 25th February 2020 Recent flooding and adverse weather conditions have prompted further calls for urgent and immediate action to manage the flooding issues downstream of the... Local News
Welsh Government ‘losing the battle to eradicate bovine TB’ as latest figures show another increase 13th February 2020 The Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire has blasted the Welsh Government over its approach to bovine TB as the latest figures, released this week (February 12)... Local News
One Year Anniversary of Newtown Bypass opening celebrated by local politicians 13th February 2020 The one year anniversary of the opening of the Newtown Bypass has been celebrated. After a 70 year wait since the bypass was first mooted, the Newtown bypass... Local News
"Get behind the daffodil" for Marie Curie 11th February 2020 The launch of the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal has been supported by the Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire, Russell George. Mr George joined Marie Curie... Local News
Newsletter - February 2020 5th February 2020 February 2020 Dear Resident, Please find below my monthly newsletter for February 2020. It’s not possible to mention every area I’m involved with in my... Local News
Montgomeryshire politicians support growth deal bid to restore canal 29th January 2020 Montgomeryshire politicians, Russell George AM and Craig Williams MP have reiterated their full support for the restoration of the Montgomery Canal. The local... Local News
Highlighting the contribution of the farming community in Wales 27th January 2020 The commitment and contribution of the farming community to Wales and its rural economy has been highlighted by Montgomeryshire Assembly Member, Russell George... Local News
Visit to 100% Affordable Housing Development in Montgomery 22nd January 2020 Montgomeryshire Assembly Member Russell George visited a new development in Montgomery hosted by NHBC, Pickstock Homes and Mid-Wales Housing Association, to see... Local News
New poll shows smacking ban is ineffective 20th January 2020 Ahead of the this week’s debate in the Welsh Parliament calling for a smacking ban to be introduced in Wales, Montgomeryshire AM, Russell George, has... Local News