Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

With the twin crises of surging debt and the rise in the cost of living hitting communities in Wales hard this winter Heledd Fychan, MS for South Wales Central, would like to invite you to a regional summit to share your experiences of how the crises is hitting those you support and what impact this is having on your organisations’ ability to provide this support.

Today Heledd Fychan MS opened a Plaid Cymru debate on Stalking calling on the Welsh Government to do more to tackle this problem and ensure greater support for victims.

Stalking is a pattern of unwanted, persistent, obsessive and intrusive behaviours by one person towards another person, causing fear of violence and distress to the person being targeted.

Following calls last week by Heledd Fychan MS for the publication of the remaining reports into the 2020 floods, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has today published three further reports. 

These cover:

- Pontypridd

- Nantgarw and Upper Boat

- Hirwaun

Today, as noted by several of my fellow Members, the nation celebrated the centenary of the Urdd. And as we heard through the wonderful singing of our llywydd, as part ofthe celebrations, people of all ages were part of the Urdd's successful challenge tobreak two world records and sing Hei Mr Urdd.

In response to calls by Heledd Fychan MS for the publication of the remaining reports into the 2020 floods that hit RCT as a result of Storm Dennis, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have today published three further reports.

These cover:

• Treforest
• Glyntaff and Hawthorn
• Taffs Well

Next month marks the two-year anniversary since communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf and beyond were devastated by extensive flooding as a result of Storm Dennis. 

However, to date Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have only released 3 of the 28 flood investigation reports, 19 of which are Section 19 reports,  further delaying progress to prevent flooding in the future.

Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Culture, Heledd Fychan MS, has today hit out at the UK Government following media reports of an imminent announcement that the BBC licence fee is set to be frozen for the next two years.

Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price has said his party is “ready to make a real difference” in 2022 as he unveils a reshuffle of his team in the Senedd.

Mr Price confirmed that Heledd Fychan MS would become the Spokesperson for Children and Young people, Welsh Language, Culture, Sport and International Affairs, Sioned Williams MS the Spokesperson for Post-16 Education, Social Justice and Equalities; and Mabon ap Gwynfor MS the Spokesperson for Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Housing and Planning.

My Christmas message above showcases the creations of Lois Rhodd from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pont Sion Norton, Briallen Davies from Ysgol Gynraedd Gymraeg Gymunedol Llantrisant and Dosbarth A from Hawthorn Primary School – the winners of my Christmas competition.

Heledd Fychan MS and Bevans Butchers in Pontypridd teamed up again this year to put together a collection of christmas food hampers to distribute to local families in need over the festive period.