OECD to lead new project to support regional economic development in Wales
The Paris-based experts will use their extensive international experience of regional economic development to provide rigorous challenge and advice to the Welsh Government as it implements its new Economic Action Plan and develops new plans for Regional Investment in Wales after Brexit.
As world leaders in their field, the OECD’s input...Read More »
Funding for projects supporting people out of homelessness
The funding is part of the £30m being invested this year and next year to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
The investment includes:
- £240,000 to extend the Conwy and Denbighshire Housing First pilot for the 2019-20 year;
- Over £52,000 for Rhondda Cynon Taf council to extend their successful Housing First project supporting ex-offenders;
- £68,000...Read More »
First Minister’s Christmas message
2018 has given us much to celebrate – from the events to mark the 70th anniversary of our NHS, to Geraint Thomas’ extraordinary Tour de France win. I’m also proud of the role we played in the poignant ceremonies in Wales, France and Belgium to commemorate 100 years since the...Read More »
Rediscover Wales in 2019
2018 was a celebration of Wales’ coastline and routes to the sea and during Year of the Sea Wales successfully hosted the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time; became the world’s first refill nation; and a celebration of Welsh language and Culture was held at the Eisteddfod in Cardiff...Read More »
New pelvic health co-ordinators for Wales
The coordinators will work with a national pathway manager to implement improvements to pelvic health across Wales.
The work is led by the Women’s Health Implementation Group (WHIG), set-up by the Welsh Government who have provided £1m a year for its work. The group have decided that the first year’s funding...Read More »