Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

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.

I was honoured to welcome back our wonderful Wales team at the Senedd this week following their amazing achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games.

Plaid accuse Labour of “headline grabbing sticking plaster solution” over A470 toll idea

The Welsh Government over the summer have been consulting on proposals to charge drivers to use the A470 between Upper Boat and Pontypridd, as part of plans to reduce pollution via a Clean Air Zone. Most residents were made aware by letters being shared on social media by some residents who had received notification, whilst others who would be impacted have received no information and were therefore unable to respond to the consultation.

With the start of the new Senedd term fast approaching, I’d like to introduce you to my team.

Because so many of you have been in contact over the past few months about problems with your local bus service, I’ve now created a dedicated section on my website where you can leave your comments anytime. 

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Trehafod Community Garden. Volunteers have recently taken over the running of a local park/ communal area, and it recently opened on the 31 July.

Today marks 100 days since I was elected to be your Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central.

Looking back at the past few months, it is impossible to put into words how truly honoured I am to represent you.

Its National Allotment week – and the theme this year is ‘Plotting for the Future’  

A theme which celebrates sustainability.  

I was honoured to visit Pritchard Street Allotment in Tonyrefail and hear from Caryl and Rhys, residents who have been growing on the allotment for 18 years.