Britain has always valued human rights and ensured it is reflected within our values and institutions. Indeed, the UK was a founding member of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), yet it now seems to have become a real problem to us. In some instances it prevents us from taking action to protect ourselves and our nation’s culture. This needs to change. Read more →
Would you like to see more people getting back into work and less people claiming out-of-work benefits?
As Barry & District readers will be aware, the government has recently sought to introduce a household benefit cap on the amount people can receive in benefits. This forms part of a new welfare system that’s fair for all. Read more →
Controversial or a chance for us all to make a real difference to our environment?
I was disappointed to learn that Coastal Oil & Gas, the company behind a controversial gas drilling scheme in Llandow is appealing the Vale Council’s rejection of its plans to the Welsh Government.
To make a written representation you can do so by using this generic letter which you can then personalise with your own views and concerns or visit the Planning Inspectorate www.planningportal.gov.uk to register your views.
Earlier this month, the Boundary Commission for Wales published their initial proposals for reducing the number of MPs in Wales and across the UK. I welcome the proposed changes that would affect residents in the Vale of Glamorgan.
More than two hundred people attended a public meeting in Barry on Monday evening to oppose a plan that could allow the development of 180 houses on Brynhill Golf Club.
The background to this issue is relevant to the whole of the Vale because it relates to the Local Development Plan (LDP) and may well be the first of many such meetings across the county.
In summary, the Welsh Government require every local authority to draft a LDP, which is essentially a document that outlines where and where not building is likely to be permitted or rejected until 2026. Read more →
