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
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
Calls for Welsh Government to ensure Welshpool Air Ambulance base remains 7th February 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George has called on the Labour Health Minister to urgently intervene. The final engagement stage on the future of air ambulance... Local News
MS urges Powys residents to help ensure Royal Welsh Show’s future 26th January 2024 Under new proposals by the Welsh Government, the summer break for school pupils could be reduced by one week, meaning schools would be open during the Royal... Local News
Public urged to have final say on future of Welshpool Air Ambulance Base 25th January 2024 Montgomeryshire politicians are encouraging people to take part in a final round of engagement as disappointing news emerges regarding preferred options. A... Local News
GP surgeries could disappear without further support 12th January 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George has thrown his support behind a campaign to save General Practice in Wales and claims that more of our GP surgeries could... Local News
Montgomery Young Farmers help launch impact report in the Senedd 11th January 2024 Montgomery YFC were part of a wider Wales YFC contingent launching their report in the Senedd The YFC is one of the largest youth movements in Wales, supporting... Local News
January 2024 Newsletter 3rd January 2024 Welcome to my January 2024 Newsletter I hope you had a good Christmas and I'd like to wish you a very happy and prosperous new year. I wanted to take the... Newsletters
MS fears for Powys education standards after disappointing PISA results 6th December 2023 Wales’s Education performance falls to its lowest-ever. Wales continues to be below the OECD average and has ranked bottom of the performance table for UK... Local News
