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With 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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