Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

South Wales Central consists of communities within the boundaries of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Local Authorities. Though flooding is a regular occurrence in many communities within the region, the flooding that occurred in February 2020 as a result of Storm Dennis was undoubtedly the worst to happen for decades with 1,498 homes and businesses flooded in Rhondda Cynon Taf alone. 21 properties were flooded in Cardiff at the same time. Some of the same homes were further flooded in June 2020. In December 2020, 18 properties in Sully were affected by surface water flooding, and 98 properties in Dinas Powys.

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Flooding is a serious issue that has affected communities across Wales. In South Wales Central we have seen the devastating impact that floods can have on homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. As a Senedd member, I am committed to standing up for residents and fighting for answers.

Last night Two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic incident that occurred last night in Ely.

Responding to the incident Heledd Fychan MS said:

Plaid Cymru MS Heledd Fychan has welcomed today’s announcement that £70 million in funding will support the next stage in the expansion of free school meals in all primary schools in Wales, thanks to the Co-operation Agreement between Plaid and the Welsh Government.

Earlier this week, as a result of the Cooperation Agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government, a £75m funding package to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion for 2023-24 was announced.

Following the announcement that a new English medium school in Glyncoch will be one of three new net zero carbon schools to be funded by the Welsh Government, the Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, Heledd Fychan, has written to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language and ask him to reconsider the school's medium of language as a matter of urgency.

Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, has today raised concerns over the state of NHS dental services across the region following the release of the British Dental Association's survey results. The survey showed that over 80% of high street dentists are struggling to meet the Welsh Government's unrealistic targets to see existing patients, and that over 60% are struggling to meet demand to take on new patients. Heledd Fychan MS warns that this situation, combined with the increased demand for services following the pandemic, could lead to the collapse of dental services across the region and deny access to NHS dental care for all that need it.

Plaid Cymru has called on the Welsh Government to listen to striking teachers and teaching assistants, and to improve their workload, working conditions and pay.

Following Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet's decision to approve a proposal to close Garth Olwg Care Home, Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central has expressed her disappointment on behalf of the residents and staff of the home.