Weekly Roundup 9 July 2021
Weekly Round-up 9 July 2021
It has been a very varied week, with a number of residents from across the region getting in touch about a whole range of different issues. With only a week to go before the Senedd breaks for the summer, it is all go trying to have opportunities to raise things directly with Ministers. Committees are also meeting for the first time next week, and it has been confirmed that I will be a member of the Culture, Welsh Language, Communications, Sport and International Relations Committee as well as the Standards Committee.
Heledd calls for re-opening of Ice Arena Wales
Heledd Fychan MS has called on the Welsh Government to re-think it's decision to delay opening Ice Arena Wales
Weekly Roundup 18/6/21
From the Senedd
It was another busy week in the Senedd, as well as attending meetings with residents and dealing with casework. I have also finally found an office in Pontypridd town centre, which is very exciting. I can’t wait to share more news about this with you about it very soon!
Calls for Urgent Improvements to Local Bus Services
Heledd Calls for Urgent Improvements to Local Bus Services
Today, Member of the Senedd Heledd Fychan spoke in the Senedd, calling for urgent improvements to bus services across South Wales Central.
Culture is Ordinary
This is a copy of an article first published in The Wales Arts Review - you can read it by clicking here.
Over the past year, most of us have found solace, comfort or inspiration from the arts and culture in one form or another.
It may have been binge-watching our favourite TV box sets or re-discovering a love for painting or writing. Or it may have been taking up a new hobby, such as sewing or learning to play an instrument when the restrictions were at their strictest. Doing something that brought us joy, at a time when there was such despair.
Shadow Cabinet Announced
Today Plaid Cymru announced its new-look shadow cabinet. South Wales Central Members Heledd Fychan and Rhys ap Owen have the portfolios of Culture, Sport and International Affairs & Constitution and Justice respectively. A full list is shown below.
Heledd presses First Minister on lack of Culture & Sport Minister
As Mark Drakeford made a statement on the appointment of his new cabinet Heledd used the opportunity to question why Culture and Sport was only a junior post in his government but a senior post in both London and Edinburgh.