Business rates hikes risk closures in rural Powys Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 In recent days, businesses across Wales have been receiving VOA (Valuation Office Agency) letters informing them the rateable value of their business premises have been re-evaluated, resulting in significantly increased business rates bills from April 2026. This is yet another tax hike on businesses at a time when many are saying they are struggling to survive. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA)... Articles
Damning Report on Welsh Gov’s handling of public appointments 26th June 2025 The Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee produced a report into Welsh Labour Government’s handling of public appointments. It produced 20... Articles
James Evans MS supports Armed Forces Week 25th June 2025 This week is Armed Forces Week, an opportunity to show our support for the Armed Forces Community across Wales. This community covers those who are serving... Articles
James Evans MS Welcomes Grooming Gang Inquiry 19th June 2025 James Evans MS , Member of the Senedd for Brecon and Radnorshire, has welcomed the “long overdue” announcement of a UK-wide public inquiry into the prevalence... Articles
Welsh Government refuses to align with England on Bluetongue despite warnings 12th June 2025 James Evans MS has criticised the Welsh Government’s decision not to align with England’s bluetongue strategy, warning that the approach could create disruption... Articles
James Evans MS calls for Waterways Restoration fund for Wales 11th June 2025 James Evans MS has urged the Welsh Government to introduce a dedicated Water Restoration fund for Wales ensuring the fines issued to Dwr Cymru for environmental... Articles
Clarity needed after Royal Welsh Show livestock ban 10th June 2025 News that the Royal Welsh Show has banned some entries of livestock due to fears about bluetongue virus is a devastating blow to the event. It could mean an... Articles
James Evans MS supports calls for free 30 minutes parking in Powys 9th June 2025 James Evans MS is supportive of calls for the Lib Dem/Labour run Council to go further still and introduce a policy where the first 30 minutes parking across... Articles
James Evans MS raises alarm over County Farm evictions 9th June 2025 James Evans MS for Brecon & Radnorshire is aware of at least two farm tenants that have been served notice in Breconshire / Radnorshire. James Evans MS said:... Articles
Welsh Government must support our struggling high street businesses 5th June 2025 James Evans MS has called on the Welsh Government to use its taxation powers to better support high street businesses, warning that rising costs are forcing... Articles
