Posts Tagged ‘transport’

Making the Blue Badge fit for the future

Making the Blue Badge fit for the future

Earlier this month the Minister for Local Government and Communities, Carl Sargeant announced that from April 2012 the Blue Badge will be free for individual badge holders in Wales. Here, he explains why he took this decision

A rail system South Wales needs now

A rail system South Wales needs now

Almost a quarter of the Assembly today laid a debate on valley line electrification. Here the proposer of the motion explains why he’s committed to this particular project

Thinking miles ahead

Thinking miles ahead

Are businesses in Wales with HGV and PCV drivers at risk of missing the boat when it comes to complying with the legally required Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)?

“People know this is an election to the National Assembly”

“People know this is an election to the National Assembly”

The Liberal Democrat lead candidate for North Wales makes the case for his region – and for an election more focused on Welsh issues

Party manifestos need to reflect Older People

Party manifestos need to reflect Older People

In the week that political parties are expected to launch their Welsh manifestos, the WRVS outlines the policy commitments it would like to see

High Speed Rail – Where next?

High Speed Rail – Where next?

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond’s vision of a high speed rail network not only excludes Wales, it will further damage our competitiveness

Postman Pat to the rescue?

Postman Pat to the rescue?

Post Buses used to be a regular site across Wales. At a time when we’re all being urged to be more efficient, is it now time to bring them back?

Welsh Labour’s unpardonable folly

Welsh Labour’s unpardonable folly

The Westminster coalition isn’t anti-Welsh, as any sober examination of its record shows. By wrapping itself in this pseudo-nationalist rhetoric, Welsh Labour is abandoning its duty to come up with a credible UK-wide alternative to the Lib-Con programme

The three day showcase

The three day showcase

As the eyes of the sporting world turn on our gateway city, it’s time to remember that with or without the Ryder Cup, Newport is launching a new legacy

‘Hardly a welcome to Wales’

‘Hardly a welcome to Wales’

The Severn Crossing’s tolls continue to rise year-on-year, far above most other such tolls. We need a freeze and then a cut, or Welsh businesses will continue to suffer this unjust tax

The new green giant?

The new green giant?

After Health Minister Edwina Hart announced a major review to assess the carbon footprint of the NHS in Wales, it is working hard to put sustainable development at the heart of its decision-making but there is still a long way to go

Flights of fantasy

Flights of fantasy

The easing of flight restrictions over Europe will bring relief to thousands of Britons stranded abroad, and an outpouring of hypocrisy and denial from some who aren’t