Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

Bute Energy is proposing to build an energy park called Twyn Hywel on the border between Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf.  The proposal is for 14 200m high turbines to be placed along the mountain of Egwysilan and Llanfabon, above Cilfynydd and across down to Senghennydd.   

Many residents have contacted me to express their concerns and worries about the proposed developments so I have submitted these in a response to Welsh Government’s Planning and Environment Decisions Wales body today.  You can read this here.  If you would like to have your say about the plans you see them here. To have your say contact: [email protected]

I recently wrote a letter to the health board expressing my concerns over the potential closure of the only GP practice in Cilfynydd. This branch of the Taff Vale Medical Practice is a vital lifeline for many residents, particularly the elderly who rely solely on public transport to access healthcare services.

I recently had the opportunity to visit and speak with the social support group Friends R Us Aberdare. The group meets regularly on the second Monday of every month, except January, between 7 and 9pm in the St John's Ambulance Hall, Aberdare and is open to everyone who has suffered from mental health illness or know anyone who has, or have been or are a carer.

With the National Eisteddfod now open in Boduan, Plaid Cymru's spokesperson for Welsh and culture, Heledd Fychan MS, has called on the Welsh Government to do more to secure the future of the festival.

Speaking from the ‘maes’, Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru's spokesperson for the Welsh language, stressed the importance of the festival to Wales and the Welsh language, acknowledging the challenges the organisation has faced from Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis.

Plaid Cymru says now is the time to set out steps for devolution of broadcasting

Plaid Cymru has called for the Welsh Government to take “bold steps” to commence the work required to enable devolution of powers over broadcasting and to act on the key recommendation of a report published today to establish a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority for Wales.

Periods don't stop because of the holidays, and no one should have to worry about access to essential period products. My office in Pontypridd has free period products available for those who need them. Pop in or send a message to us privately, and we will make sure to get them to you.

Additionally, you can access free period products over the summer at the following locations:

This week, myself and my team have been joined by two young people on work experience from Ysgol Plas Mawr. Hana and Seren have been helping the team with a variety of tasks and joining me on visits to meet with constituents. Thank you both for your hard work. I hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did!

This week was our last week in the Senedd chamber until September.

It was a busy week, and fiery at times, mainly as I and my fellow members from Plaid Cymru tried to get answers from the Government on a number of important issues before the recess began.