Concerns raised over UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 The Tobacco and Vapes Bill (the Bill) was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2024, which intends “to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information... 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
Welsh Government must intervene to stop Brecon and Mon. Canal from drying up 27th March 2025 James Evans MS is urgently calling on the Welsh Government to take action to stop the Brecon and Monmouthshire from drying up. BBC Wales has today reported on... Articles
Powys Teaching Health Board financial woes continue as they look to delay treatment in England 26th March 2025 Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is set to move forward with plans that could see Welsh patients held in English hospitals for longer, aligning with NHS Wales... Articles
