The first Llantwit Major Pride was held recently, and it was a great success. Congratulations to the organiser Rodri Ellis Owen and his team of volunteers, who worked so hard to make a great day. Major Pride was backed by the town council, local businesses and the Church. […]
– Women in Wales For Europe Network launched – An influential group of women leaders, representing all aspects of Welsh life and work, have established the ‘Women in Wales For Europe Network’. Chaired and hosted by Jane Hutt AM, the network is committed to ensuring relationships with Europe are […]
The new Assembly Cross Party Group on Women, sponsored by Jane Hutt, Sian Gwenllian, Suzy Davies, and supported by AMs and women’s groups in Wales, was addressed by Professor Laura McAllister at their first meeting. As Chair of the Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform, Professor McAllister spoke about recommendations […]
Awards were presented to the Rhoose St Johns Ambulance Badgers at Rhoose Primary School, where they meet every Friday to learn and enjoy important life skills in the service of the community. I was pleased to join the ceremony and congratulated the Badgers, the leaders and their parents for giving […]
Vale AM Jane Hutt is mentoring Sarah Sweeney as part of the Women’s Equality Network Mentoring programme. WEN Wales works to ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard by decision makers in Wales, the UK and internationally. Jane said: “Sarah is a dynamic and talented woman with […]
It was wonderful to join the 2018 Procession event in Cardiff and to meet so many women’s groups from all over the Vale of Glamorgan. After meeting up first with colleagues Jenny Rathbone AM and Dawn Bowden AM, I joined the Procession 2018, and chatted to WI members from Barry, […]
Ever since the Welsh Government re-opened the Vale of Glamorgan rail line, and funded new stations at Rhoose and Llantwit Major in 2005, I have been calling for a half hourly service between Barry and Bridgend. I was very pleased therefore by the recent announcement from Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary […]
I was very proud to be asked to become patron of the Credit Unions of Wales and to be sharing the role with Michael Sheen, who is also patron. Credit Unions do a fantastic job and are vital to the people of Wales. Find out more here – Jane Hutt […]
The successful Valeways Walking Festival last week featured the Barry Women’s Trail, devised to honour significant women across the town. I helped to guide a tour with Valeways Volunteer Coordinator Rebecca Exley and Professor Dee Beddoe. The tour included visits to the home of Annie Gwen Vaughan Jones- who was […]
I have today written to the Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Office to express my deep concerns about proposals to lease part of Porthkerry Park to a private company, who would install leisure facilities and a campsite near the viaduct. If you care about Porthkerry, please share my letter and […]
