Update for those who are ‘Shielding’
The Welsh Government is asking this group of people to continue following the shielding advice set out in the Chief Medical Officer for Wales’ most… Read More »Update for those who are ‘Shielding’
Porthcawl
Lockdown Update
The First Minister has confirmed that non-essential retail shops can open from Monday. A formal announcement is due later on today. He has also said… Read More »Lockdown Update
Calls for First Minister to provide clarity to Porthcawl Tourism Industry
AN MP representing a major seaside resort in Wales has urged Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to scrap the two-metre rule as soon as the… Read More »Calls for First Minister to provide clarity to Porthcawl Tourism Industry
Sending Messages to Loved Ones in Hospital
Missing a loved one who you can’t visit in Hospital? Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, families have been unable to visit or get messages to… Read More »Sending Messages to Loved Ones in Hospital
Impact of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on Bridgend
Figures released today shows that the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has protected 9,100 jobs in Bridgend. Across Wales 80% of businesses have… Read More »Impact of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on Bridgend
UK Government support protects over 9,000 jobs in Bridgend
New figures have today shown that the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has protected 9,100 jobs in Bridgend. The Scheme was launched in April by… Read More »UK Government support protects over 9,000 jobs in Bridgend
Carers Week Statement
I was asked by Bridgend Carers Centre to issue a statement supporting their work and also raising the profile of carers generally. I am more… Read More »Carers Week Statement
Advice on face-coverings in Wales
The Welsh Government has today announced that their advice is for people to wear a “3-layered face covering” where social distancing is not possible. The… Read More »Advice on face-coverings in Wales
Meeting with the Chancellor
I recently had a virtual meeting with the Chancellor about the future of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This scheme, known as Furloughing, has made… Read More »Meeting with the Chancellor
Calls for better advice and guidance from Welsh Government for those who are shielding
BRIDGEND MP Jamie Wallis is backing a call from leading medical charities for better advice and guidance from Welsh Government for those who are shielding… Read More »Calls for better advice and guidance from Welsh Government for those who are shielding