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I am the locally elected Assembly Member for Pontypridd.

In addition to my role as local AM, I was appointed as the Welsh Assembly Government’s Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in 2007 and I relish the challenges of this important role.

I believe strongly in serving my constituency to the best of my ability. I am active in representing the views of my constituents to the Assembly, to the relevant local authority, Rhondda Cynon Taff or Cardiff, the UK government and in the press. In tandem with Dr Kim Howells, the local Labour MP, I hold a regular advice surgery programme, arrange street surgeries during the summer months and run a open door office to make sure the residents of the Pontypridd constituency can contact me easily as their locally elected member.

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News from the BBC

Party offices cost public £473k

The main parties in Wales have been paid £473,000 in two years from public funds for politicians' offices, BBC research shows.

£4m mental health genetics centre

A research centre which will use genetics to study conditions ranging from schizophrenia to dyslexia is being launched.

£34m revamp marks town 'big idea'

The first phase of a £34m transport and shopping regeneration will be accompanied by the town's rebranding.

Press releases

WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT ON COURSE TO HIT HOUSING TARGET

2nd July 2009 – For Immediate Release
WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT ON COURSE TO HIT HOUSING TARGET
On the second anniversary of the ’One Wales’ agreement [2 July], the Welsh Assembly Government has announced that it is half way to meeting its target of creating an additional 6,500 affordable homes.
Early figures suggest the number of homes delivered by [...]

(2nd July 2009)

WELSH CHILD TRUST FUND TOP-UP TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER

2nd July 2009 – For Immediate Release
WELSH CHILD TRUST FUND TOP-UP TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS TO MARK SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF ONE WALES AGREEMENT
On the second anniversary of the “One Wales” agreement, the Assembly has announced that from September 2009 thousands of families across Wales will be able to claim the new Welsh top-up to [...]

(2nd July 2009)

ASSEMBLY OUTLINES PLAN TO REDUCE FREE ONE-USE CARRIER BAGS IN WALES

30th June 2009 – For Immediate Release
ASSEMBLY OUTLINES PLAN TO REDUCE FREE ONE-USE CARRIER BAGS IN WALES
Plans to reduce free single-use plastic carrier bags in Wales were unveiled by the Assembly yesterday (29 June).
A consultation was launched, asking for views on proposals to introduce a charge on single use carrier bags at the annual Welsh [...]

(2nd July 2009)