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Vikki Howells AM urges Cynon Valley residents to ‘Get Ready for Winter’
- October 21, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
No CommentsWith winter on the way, Vikki Howells AM has called on Cynon Valley residents to make sure they ‘Get Ready’ for the seasonal change in weather. Vikki Howells met with British Gas to discuss how they support their customers by helping them access the free help and support with energy bills that is available, and
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‘Draft Budget is a good deal for local people’ says Cynon AM
- October 20, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Vikki Howells AM welcomed the publication of the Welsh Government’s draft budget, saying that its investment in schools, public services and infrastructure represents a good deal for the Cynon Valley. The aim of the budget is to take Wales forward by ensuring the implementation of the Welsh Labour administration’s Programme for Government whilst also delivering
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“Think pink to tackle breast cancer this October” says Cynon Valley AM
- October 14, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Local AM Vikki Howells is encouraging residents of the Cynon Valley to ‘think pink’ this October and support two important initiatives to help tackle the effects of breast cancer. On October 14th, Vikki Howells AM joined organisations and businesses throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil in turning Cwm Taf pink for a day, to
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“Blue badge changes make Welsh scheme best in UK” says Cynon AM
- October 14, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Cynon Valley AM Vikki Howells has welcomed the Welsh Government’s expansion of the Blue Badge Scheme in Wales, stating that the changes will now make the Welsh eligibility criteria the widest in the UK. Under the changes to the scheme, which provides parking concessions to people with disabilities, people experiencing temporary but substantial injuries or
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Vikki supports WASPI crusade
- September 19, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Cynon Valley AM Vikki Howells joined women from all across Wales to protest against the UK Government’s unfair decision to change the age at which they can access their state pension.
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Cynon Valley AM Supports Recycle Week
- September 15, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Local Assembly Member Vikki Howells is encouraging Rhondda Cynon Taf residents to be ‘recycling aware’ and help to increase the already impressive recycling rates seen locally. The AM made the call during Recycle Week, which aims to encourage residents to recycle as much waste as possible. The Cynon Valley AM is delighted with continued improvements -
AM reminds Landlords to sign up for Rent Smart scheme
- August 25, 2016
- Posted by: Vikki Howells MS
- Category: Latest News
Vikki Howells AM is reminding all private landlords in Cynon Valley to sign up for the Rent Smart Scheme, Wales’ new mandatory registration and licensing scheme. As a result of the Housing Act (Wales) 2014, all private landlords have until November 23rd to register themselves and their properties with Rent Smart Wales. Those landlords who