Vale of Glamorgan Schools Funding
Recent correspondence clarifying educational funding VOG schools funding WG response 18.4.19 (1) Advertisements
Jane supports Valeways walk with MIND in the Vale
Mind in the Vale and Valeways are coordinating a walking programme to promote health and wellbeing, which began St David’s Day at Barry Town Station. Group walking is beneficial to mental as well as physical health. The initiative is the beginning of a worthwhile partnership between the two organisations, which […]
Jane Welcomes Constituents and Charities to the Senedd to mark World Cancer Day
On Monday 4th February, I was privileged to welcome constituents and charities to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, to mark World Cancer Day. I was joined by members of The Gloves Are On campaign, led by Soraya Kelly, who brought together a range of third sector workers and volunteers to […]
High St Retailers Will Receive £2,500 Cut to Rates in 2019
High street businesses and other retailers in Wales will each receive a £2,500 cut to their business rates this year. The Welsh Government is investing £23.6m to enhance and extend the high street rates relief scheme in 2019-20. Around 15,000 businesses, including shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs will receive enhanced support […]
Jane’s New Year Greeting
As we greet the New Year, we all hope for peace and certainty for the future – for our families, communities and the economy, and for all those who are vulnerable and in need in the world. I look forward to playing my part in the new Welsh […]
Tribute to Catherine Watkins
There was overwhelming sadness in the community of Rhoose and much further afield when we learnt that Catherine (Cath) Watkins had passed away on Tuesday 11th December, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cath came to my attention a few years ago when she contacted me about the Homework Club […]
Jane Congratulates Welsh Labour Leader
Vale AM Jane Hutt, congratulated Mark Drakeford following the announcement on Thursday 6th December that he had won the campaign to lead the Labour Party in Wales. Playing a leading role in this campaign, Jane supported Mark Drakeford in the contest to become Leader and First Minister of Wales, and […]
UN Report on Poverty in the UK
Recently, the UN Special Rapporteur Professor Philip Alston, visited the UK (including Cardiff) to report on the state of poverty. In his damning report, Prof Alston condemned the UK government’s treatment of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable. He said that cuts to social support were inflicting unnecessary misery in […]
Commemorating White Ribbon Day 2018
November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Domestic violence can affect women of all ages, from all social classes and all races. Shockingly, in Wales and England, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner and 10,000 […]
Jane Supports White Ribbon Day as Welsh Government Announces £1.5m Funding Support for Women Affected by Domestic Abuse
November 25 was White Ribbon Day- the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Vale AM Jane Hutt, marked the day in the Senedd with members of the Dinas Powys WI. She said: “Shockingly, in Wales and England, 2 women a week are killed by a current or […]
