Road freight and the logistics industry play a crucial role in supporting the Welsh economy, but regretfully, successive Welsh Governments haven’t produced a specific road freight transport strategy since 2008, said Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS, ahead of a motion it has tabled in the Senedd tomorrow. “This has resulted in … [Read more...]
Welsh Labour fear losing Senedd over 20mph limit
Welsh Labour fear losing Senedd control in 2026 over their introduction of the 20mph speed limit default, claim Conservative opponents. Confirming a Conservative majority in Cardiff Bay would immediately repeal the legislation and commenting on the news that an overwhelming majority of people surveyed say 20mph speed limits has affected their lives for the … [Read more...]
Bwcabus being taken off the road by Welsh Government
A popular community bus service throughout rural west and mid Wales is being put off the road this month by Welsh Government. Commenting on the news that thousands of people in West Wales could struggle to attend doctors’ appointments, go shopping or get to work when a rural bus service ends this month, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha … [Read more...]
Last ditch attempt to block incoming 20mph speed limit
A last ditch attempt to block the controversial 20mph default speed limit in Wales coming into effect on Sunday will be made on Wednesday by Welsh Conservatives. The Welsh Conservatives have tabled a motion in the Senedd on Wednesday calling for The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 to be repealed. Blanket 20mph speed limits in … [Read more...]
20mph limit will hit bus services
Following views from transport expert Professor Stuart Cole, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for transport Natasha Asghar MS, has expressed concern for the unseen costs that Labour's 20mph blanket project will have on the Welsh Economy. Ms Asghar said, "The concerns raised by Professor Stuart Cole highlight even further the lack of thinking the Labour … [Read more...]
Welsh Ministers’ car trips revealed
Wales’ 14 Welsh Government Ministers used official cars for nearly 2,000 trips in 12 months. An answer to a written question by the Welsh Conservatives showed that the Labour Government has used ministerial cars 1,979 times from May 2022 to April 2023. The most travelled in official cars was the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, at … [Read more...]
Councils planning to sweep away new 20mph limit
Councils across Wales are preparing to exempt scores of roads from the new 20mph default speed limit in under a month’s time. The new lower limit is due to take affect on 17 September at a cost of about £26.7 Million to Welsh ratepayers but the legislation means the new lower limit has to come in first and then be rescinded and the current 30mph limit … [Read more...]
Transport for Wales spending going off the rails
Transport for Wales has spent £14.2M on 40 consultants over two years at it rolls out its Metro project, but only six firms were registered in Wales, according to an investigation by Welsh Conservatives. The two-year spending spree included HR advice, management and IT assistance and the Tories say the initial £5 billion project is spiralling out of control … [Read more...]
Cardiff Bus axing routes on eve of 20mph speed limit
Cardiff Bus services are drastically changing from early next month. The operator says funding has been cut by Welsh Government and only 80% of passengers are now using buses compared to before the pandemics, so it has to make savings. It comes as an embarrassment for Welsh Government which will be introducing a nationwide 20mph speed limit on 17 September … [Read more...]
Swansea investment stalls
Swansea Council built a car park and space for restaurants over a year ago yet they remain empty and have yet to complete a much needed hotel near Swansea Arena. Welsh Conservative Shadow Local Government Minister, Sam Rowlands MS said in response to the news, “This vital project will bring much needed economic growth to Swansea, but it sounds to me that … [Read more...]
