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Simon Baynes has backed a call for lifesaving skills to be taught. CLWYD South MP Simon Baynes has taken a virtual tour of Plas Madoc. Mr Baynes was recently given the opportunity to make a virtual visit to Plas Madoc to see first-hand the work being undertaken by residents thanks to the ‘Invest Local’ programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and to hear the experiences of the wider community. He met with community members and spoke about the overall project development and the various community activities held to date, including, The Land, Kettle Club, Sensory Garden, Little Sunflowers, PlassyLanders Drama Club and Youth Club, as well as future plans such as the development of the tenants’ and residents’ association, having a central Christmas tree on the estate during the festive season and the establishment of food projects and a community hub in collaboration with the Leisure Centre.
Professor Dame Elan is the Pro Chancellor of Aberystwyth University. She serves currently as the Electoral Commissioner for Wales. She is the Chair of...
News story The Secretary of State has reappointed Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens DBE as Member for Wales on the BBC Board Professor Dame Elan has been reappointed as the Member for Wales on the BBC Board from 20 January 2021 to 20 July 2023. From: 17 February 2021 Professor Dame Elan is the Pro Chancellor of Aberystwyth University. She serves currently as the Electoral Commissioner for Wales. She is the Chair of the Welsh Government’s Public Leaders Forum for Government sponsored arms length bodies. Dame Elan has a particular interest in cultural and communications policy and in governance. She has served on many cultural bodies including the BFI and the British Council. She served for two terms as Chair of S4C and became the Wales member of the BBC Trust. She has been a member of the Wales Permanent Secretary’s Board where she was Chair of Corporate Governance. Dame Elan is a native Welsh speaker and is a strong advocate for the language having served as Vice Chairman of the Welsh Language Board. She is also keen to further career opportunities and training for young people within the creative industries.
Covid: Courts firebreak call for non-custody cases By Jenny Rees Published image captionThe Law Society has written to court managers and the senior presiding judge about safety concerns Lawyers have called for a two-week firebreak for all non-custody cases in magistrates and crown courts after a rise in Covid cases. In the last seven weeks, 24 court staff, two members of the judiciary and one court user have tested positive in Wales. The Law Society said solicitors are "very anxious" about their safety. A HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson said courts are "Covid-secure". The latest figures show that between 24 November and 11 January, five magistrates' court staff in Cardiff tested positive, while Port Talbot Justice Centre had 11 positive cases - one of the highest figures for any court in England in Wales over that period.