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LibDems offer radical new Council tax plans

December 1, 2009 No Comments

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth over £2million. Jenny Randerson AM said, ‘These are ...

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Win lunch with Jodie Kidd

December 1, 2009 No Comments

Just one of many prizes to be won in the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 is lunch with model Jodie Kidd. Christmas shoppers in Cardiff will have the opportunity to bid online for a range of money can’t buy lots at the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 which runs from Tuesday 1 December until Saturday 12 December. Celebrities ...

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Randerson calls for electricfication of Valleys lines to be brought forward

December 1, 2009 No Comments

Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM has today called for plans to be brought forward to electrify the Valley Lines network immediately following the electrification of the Great Western line. The calls come after officials from the UK Department of Transport told the Assembly’s Enterprise and Learning Committee that “there is logic” ...

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Melding criticises Assembly Government for failure to create an “Enterprise Culture”

December 1, 2009 No Comments

Comment on today’s figures which show that the rate of so-called ‘enterprise births’ or new business start-ups in Wales is among the lowest in the UK, Shadow Minister for the Economy David Melding AM said: “It is essential for the future health of the Welsh economy that we develop growth in the enterprise culture. “That’s ...

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Sign up for Christmas cycle course

December 1, 2009 No Comments

If your child having a new bike for Christmas or you are looking to get some basic cycle training for them – then the free Christmas ‘Cycling with Confidence’ camps’ could be for you. Cardiff Council Road Safety Centre in Crown Way, Maindy is hosting four half–day camps for children aged between seven and 11 ...

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Launch of first “Schools counselling service”

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Thousands of children will benefit from a schools counselling pilot scheme which is the first to be set up in Wales and will be launched in Grangetown Primary at 10.30am on Monday, November 30. Six primary schools are involved in the initiative under the Assembly Government’s schools-based counselling programme. It is also the first scheme ...

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Council tax scam warning

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff’s council tax team are urging residents not to give their bank account details over the phone to anyone who claim they are calling from the council tax office The warning comes following reports that unsolicited calls have taken place across Wales and the UK. During the call residents are asked for their bank account ...

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Confidence in Wales stands still as outlook UK improves

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Confidence among business professionals in Wales has improved only marginally in the last three months, failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK, according to the latest ICAEW UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). A total of 70 senior business professionals in Wales were interviewed and the UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) from Institute ...

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Norwegian Christmas Treats in Cardiff!

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Celebrate a traditional Scandinavian Christmas at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. There is a long tradition of celebrating Christmas at the Church and this weekend is no exception as the Church hosts its annual Christmas Market. Children and adults alike are also welcome to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carol Service. On ...

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Oakfield Primary School get their skates on

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Christmas has come early for pupils of Oakfield Primary School after winning a special festive day out at bmibaby Cardiff Winter Wonderland, all thanks to their teacher Natasha Lewis who entered and won a Christmas competition via Red Dragon FM. On Friday November 27, Natasha along with her class of 25 pupils will take to ...

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Wales has chance to lead the way on Mental Health reform

New draft legislation to overhaul mental health services in Wales were formally laid this week by Welsh Conservative AM...

Randerson hits out at unsustainable air subsidies

Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM commenting on the report of the Committee on Climate Change’s...

Charity cuts will be a bitter blow says Liberals

Commenting on the National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (NCVO) quarterly Charity Forecast Survey, which shows that 77 per cent...

Lib Dem tax plans will make a million Welsh people better off says Willott

Today, the Welsh Liberal Democrats released figures showing that their radical new tax plans will help over 1 million...

Peter Hain ensures Wales gets a fair deal

New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come....

Wealth figures highlight state of economic decline say Tories

Today’s publication of the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) figures showing that prosperity levels in Wales remain the lowest...

Library scheme to reduce electricity bills

Cardiff Council is setting up a scheme where residents can borrow electricity monitors from libraries to help keep an...

Davies: concerns over swine flu jab provision

Commenting on concerns over the provision of swine flu vaccinations to the under-fives, Shadow Health Minister Andrew RT Davies...

Rhys Williams hangs up his boots

Former Cardiff Blues and Wales international Rhys Williams has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious knee...

LibDems offer radical new Council tax plans

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s...