Heledd Fychan MS visit RE: Make it Valleys
It was great to meet with Nova and the team at RE:MAKE Valleys last Friday and visit their zero waste shop and community space in Maerdy.
New proposed RCT transport policy would single out primary aged Welsh speakers and children of faith for unfavourable treatment
Do you have children aged 3-19 attending school or college in RCT, or perhaps you are a learner yourself? If so, you will want to know about the recent proposal by RCT council to make cuts to school transport.
S4C report must be a ‘turning point’ says Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru spokesperson on culture Heledd Fychan responds to ‘shocking report into the channel
A 'shocking' report into allegations of bullying within S4C needs to be a 'turning point' for the channel says Plaid Cymru.
The report by Capital Law on the culture within S4C was published today.
PISA results show that results in Wales have taken step back
Plaid Cymru has responded to the latest PISA results released today, which show the worst results in Wales since they first took part in PISA in 2006. Wales was also the lowest performing devolved country in the UK for all three subject fields which include Mathematics, Science and Reading.
Plaid Cymru has criticised the handling of child poverty rates in Wales which it says has contributed to the results, leading to high absenteeism in Welsh schools.
University student gains insight into Politics through work placement with Heledd Fychan MS
Over the last 2 months myself and my team have been joined by Poppy a final year Politics and International relations student from Swansea University. Poppy has helped the team with a variety of research tasks and supporting the team in the Senedd.
Response to the conflict in Gaza and Israel
’m sure like me you have been devastated by the images coming out of Israel and Gaza in recent weeks. The ongoing conflict has led to immense suffering and loss of life on both sides.
Heledd Fychan Joins British Red Cross Volunteers at the launch of a new dedicated emergency volunteer team in Rhondda Cynon Taf
On Saturday (11 November) Heledd Fychan Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central attended the launch of British Red Cross’ new dedicated volunteer team. Working in partnership with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, they will provide support to people affected by crisis across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
PLAID CYMRU CALLS ON HSBC TO REVERSE DECISION TO CANCEL ITS WELSH-LANGUAGE TELEPHONE SERVICE
Plaid Cymru has called on HSBC to reverse their decision to cut it’s Welsh language telephone service.
Politicians were informed of the bank's decision by letter on Wednesday morning, November 8.
In response to the decision, Plaid Cymru submitted an urgent question to the Welsh Government in the Senedd, urgently contacted the Welsh Language Commissioner, and requested an urgent meeting with HSBC in Westminster.
PLAID MS HELEDD FYCHAN BACKS PASSPORT CHALLENGE AFTER WELSH MUSEUMS FESTIVAL SUCCESS IN SOUTH WALES CENTRAL
Plaid Cymru MS Heledd Fychan, is urging families across South Wales Central to embrace the brand-new Wales History Trails Passport Challenge, after its successful launch during this year’s Welsh Museums Festival. Taking place between 28 October and 5 November, the Festival is supported by the Welsh Government and aims to increase museum visibility and footfall.
Heledd Fychan MS calls for urgent action on Wales’s Rail Services
In response to the ongoing issues with Wales’s rail services, Plaid Cymru held a crucial debate in the Senedd Wednesday (25th of October), urgently urging the Welsh government to take immediate action. Despite the impassioned pleas of Plaid Cymru members, the motion was ultimately voted down, which will leave commuters and residents in South Wales, particularly in the Rhondda, deeply disappointed.