Bus bill risks leaving disabled passengers and rural communities behind Wednesday, 17 September, 2025 James Evans MS has warned that the Welsh Government’s long-awaited Bus Services (Wales) Bill risks failing the very people who rely on buses most, with accessibility, rural services, and small operators left as afterthoughts. The Bill, which the general principles of are being debated today, sets out a new franchising model for Welsh bus services. James is concerned there is only one mention of... Articles
Labour Policies pushing small businesses to the wall 30th April 2025 James Evans MS has criticised the Welsh Labour Government and UK Labour Government for pursuing policies that are placing unsustainable pressure on small... Articles
Decision to book controversial rap group Kneecap for this year’s Green Man Festival is troubling 29th April 2025 James Evans MS has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision to invite the group Kneecap to perform at this year’s Green Man Festival on Glanusk Estate... Articles
Honoured to open the Astronomy Igloo at Rockbridge Park, Presteigne 28th April 2025 James Evans MS attended the opening of the Astronomy Igloo at Rockbridge Park, Presteigne. This is a fantastic addition to the facilities at Rockbridge and will... Articles
Drop in Day Centre demand is a cover-up to create more office space 28th April 2025 The story in the press last week that reported “day care centres could have fully re-opened in Powys – if the demand was there” has been challenged by many... Articles
Suicide Prevention Strategy lacks targeted action 3rd April 2025 James Evans MS has welcomed Welsh Government’s suicide prevention strategy and its aims, but it does not go far enough or include clear measures to support the... Articles
Tourism tax will harm mid-Wales beyond repair 2nd April 2025 James Evans MS continues to raise concerns about the impact of the proposed tourism tax on local businesses and the wider tourism sector across Brecon and... Articles
New Bus Services (Wales) Bill does nothing to address transport problems in Mid Wales 1st April 2025 James Evans MS has expressed disappointment over the continued delays in delivering meaningful improvements to bus services in Mid Wales. The Bus Services... Articles
Mid and West Wales Fire Service changes to shift patterns could have detrimental impact 27th March 2025 James Evans MS has expressed concerns over proposed changes to shift patterns in the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, warning that they could have a... Articles
Estyn Report on Lib Dem/Labour run Powys County Council’s Education Department is damning! 27th March 2025 Estyn ‘s evaluation of the Lib Dem/Labour run Powys County Council’s Education Department has said “ the education service improvement plan does not provide a... Articles
