MP and AM welcome exciting developments at Aber Falls distillery
Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Arfon Hywel Williams and Assembly Member Siân Gwenllian have welcomed ongoing investment in Aber Falls Distillery during a tour of the facility.
We need a planning system that will give local people a greater say
A new planning system needs to be established to ensure that the voices of local communities are heard when development plans are rolled out across Wales according to the Plaid Cymru Assembly Member, Siân Gwenllian, who fears that developers do not consider local needs under the current system. The call comes prior to a public meeting that will be held in Caernarfon at the end of this week to discuss the policy paper presented by Sian Gwenllian AM on local housing and Welsh language needs within the planning system.
Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass 'go-ahead' is a resounding victory for Plaid Cymru Arfon
Responding to the news from the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates, that the A487 Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass will proceed, Siân Gwenllian AM for Arfon and Hywel Williams MP said
Welsh Government's Relationships and Sexuality Education overhaul needs 'operational plan' says Plaid Cymru AM Sian Gwenllian
Responding to the announcement by Education Secretary Kirsty Williams major reforms to ‘Relationships and Sexuality’ education Sian Gwenllian AM, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for equalities and the co-founder of the new Assembly committee for women and equalities said,
PLAID CYMRU AM CRITICISES CUT TO SCHOOL UNIFORM GRANT AS SENEDD DEBATE CHILD POVERTY
A Plaid Cymru-led debate on Child Povery will be taking place in the Senedd today with Sian Gwenllian AM for Arfon taking part. The Labour Welsh Government has already come under fire from Ms Gwenllian as it has announced that all uniform grants will stop next year, despite families facing worsening financial challenges according to the Arfon AM.
Plaid Cymru AM encourages use of Credit Unions
More and more people are becoming increasingly saddled with spiralling debt that they may never be able to pay off, due to them being unable to get credit at affordable rates and falling foul of high interest lenders, says Arfon AM Sian Gwenllian, who is encouraging people to use their local credit unions instead.
Local MP Hywel joins Arfon firefighters to pay respect to fallen colleagues
Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Arfon Hywel Williams joined local firefighters at Caernarfon Fire Station on Friday to commemorate Firefighters' Memorial Day with a minutes silence taking place at 12pm to remember the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Welsh speakers denied access to Universal Credit
Six-month delays in Welsh-speaking areas due to problems providing Welsh service
Upper Bangor businesses up in arms regarding Post Office closure
Bangor businesses and politicians have joined forces in an effort to push for a long term solution for Upper Bangor residents and business people who feel abandoned by the Post Office.
Arfon AM calls for a regular coach service to connect Arfon to the rest of Wales
Last week a new 7-day TrawsCymru coach service started between Aberystwyth and Cardiff making the journey shorter, safer and more comfortable for passengers. This development has been brought about by a deal secured between Plaid Cymru and Welsh Government allocating £400,000 for the upgrading of the TrawsCymru network from bus to coach with facilities onboard.