Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

Yesterday (Tuesday 5 October), Heledd Fychan MS responded in the Senedd to the latest report by an independent panel set up by the Welsh Government relating to the maternity scandal at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 

This morning (5 October 2021), Heledd Fychan MS for South Wales Central visited some of the communities affected overnight by flooding.

Having received tens of messages by people flooded, or worried that they would flood, Heledd was out knocking doors in Pontypridd, Cilfynydd and Rhydyfelin to witness the damage with her own eyes and to discuss with residents and businesses any support they require.

On Saturday 2 October, Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central officially opened her regional office in the heart of Pontypridd town Centre. 

Heledd was joined by the Leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam Price MS, and local activists from across the region. 

Last night, Heledd Fychan MS took part in a protest against the removal of the £20 uplift to Universal Credit organised by People’s Assembly Wales, Unite Community Cardiff & Area Branch and Cardiff People’s Assembly.

Though the weather deterred some people from attending, everyone that braved the weather were united in demanding that everyone should have an adequate income, housing and food.

Heledd Fychan - Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central - has organized a public meeting in Nantgarw on 13 October. The meeting will be at Coleg y Cymoedd, part 7pm and 8:30 pm.

Macmillan’s annual Coffee Morning usually sees millions of pounds donated to help support people affected by cancer.

The money raised helps fund Macmillan services to make sure people with cancer can get the physical, emotional and financial support they need.

Like so many charities, Macmillan has seen a huge fall in its fundraising income as a direct result of the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

We are halfway through Pontypridd Green Week, which is part of a UK wide Great Big Green Week celebrating action on Climate Change.

This is a grassroots event, organised by local community groups and activists of all ages.  They are all united by a determination to make a difference and inspire others to respond to the climate and nature emergency. Unfortunately, for the people Pontypridd and its nearby communities, this emergency is very real and at the forefront of everyone’s minds following the devastating flooding of February 2020.

Last week, I was asked by a resident to visit Church Village to witness issues around traffic, speeding and parking.

Other residents have also been in touch to raise concerns, and want to see improvements put in place to make the village safer for pedestrians.

This week Plaid Cymru lead a debate in the Senedd on Universal Credit.

l strongly opposes the UK Government's proposal to scrap the £20 uplift in universal credit. This proposed cut would effect 65,230 families living in Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Vale of Glamorgan, amounting to a total loss of £67.4 million.