The UK Government have announced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme to help businesses with their energy costs this winter. Starting from 1st October, energy prices for businesses, charities and public sector organisations will be cut for six months. This support will be equivalent to the Energy Price Guarantee put in place for households.
Congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming Leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. We face tough challenges ahead- both abroad and at home. I am confident that the incoming Prime Minister will tackle these issues and offer long-term solutions for communities across the UK.
I have welcomed the news that substance misuse services will be relocated away from the town centre. I have liaised since then with the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Probation Service to get Dyfodol moved to more suitable premises. I am delighted that it has now been agreed that it will be relocated to Celtic Court on Tremains Road.
It was great to attend Bridgend Youth Council’s Summer Politics Session. We discussed a range of issues concerning young people, including climate change and education.
I am pleased to be taking part in the Westminster Dog of the Year 2022, an annual event run by Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club. I will be taking part with a Dogs Trust rescue dog to recognise the great work of the charity and to showcase the dogs who are looking for new homes. I am proud to have a Dogs Trust Rehoming & Adoption Centre in our constituency. I look forward to championing the fantastic work they do for rescue dogs in South Wales!
Today marks Ukraine’s National Independence Day. The United Kingdom will continue to stand with Ukraine- now and in the future.
It was great to meet residents to discuss local issues, such as noise pollution on South Road, issues with accessing face-to-face appointments at Porthcawl GP surgery and concerns regarding the Porthcawl Regeneration Plan.
In recent days, I have received a huge amount of correspondence regarding the output of sewage from storm overflows by Welsh Water into the Severn Estuary. This has resulted in wastewater discharge off the coast of Porthcawl. I have written to the Welsh Government to call for them to follow the lead of the UK Government and act on this issue as a matter of urgency.
I will be holding a surgery in Porthcawl on Saturday 20th August at 2 pm. The surgery will be held at All Saints Church Hall, 29 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HD. To ensure I can see as many people as possible on the day, please register by emailing jamie.wallis.mp@parliament.uk.
In my column for the Glamorgan Gazette, I have welcomed this first step towards ensuring women and girls are safe from violence and assault in public, however this must not be the only steps taken. More action will be needed to make our streets safer for all.
