Conservative AMs have criticised Welsh Government over another A465 completion date delay. A critical section of the Heads of the Valleys Road will be delayed until n late 2020. Commenting on the announcement that the completion date for widening part of the Heads of the Valleys Road A465 has been pushed back for the second time this year, Russell George … [Read more...]
Newtown bypass to open up Mid-Wales economy
The opening of the Newtown Bypass will be a “momentous occasion” for Mid Wales, according to the Shadow Minister for Economy and Transport, and Montgomeryshire Assembly Member, Russell George. Thursday 14 February will see the long awaited opening of the Newtown bypass, over 70 years after the need for a bypass was first suggested. In March 2011, over 30 … [Read more...]
New Wales’ rail service warning from Conservatives
A contract to run Wales' rail service for the next 15 years has been awarded by Welsh Government to two European firms. France's Keolis and Spanish-owned Amey will be responsible for the new franchise and will also oversee the South Wales Metro project, and Welsh Conservatives’ Russell George said it is a ‘significant moment’ but also highlighted concerns … [Read more...]
Welsh Conservatives challenge CoW rejection
Welsh Conservatives have challenged thinking behind Welsh Government rejecting backing for the Circuit of Wales. Shadow Economy Secretary, Russell George, said, “This decision immediately contradicts evidence given to the Public Accounts Committee by James Price yesterday, who claimed that the £55m spent to date on the Circuit of Wales had represented … [Read more...]
