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- November 19, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, The Gem
No CommentsThere was a time in this country when we helped people to get into work. We told them that it paid and that working would always mean that they were better off than being on benefits. That is changing. We now have a government in London that wants to bin that, and to penalise those
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Supporting the High Street
- October 21, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, Gazette Column
We all want to see more vibrant town centres. Last month, the Welsh Government launched its Support Your High Street campaign to celebrate the valuable contribution that high streets make to community life and to the Welsh economy. Both retailers and shoppers were encouraged to get behind the campaign. As part of the campaign, people
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Some thoughts on how to regenerate Bridgend town centre
- October 15, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, The Gem
Much has been said this week about the number of empty shops in Bridgend and what needs to be done for the town centre so this week I thought I would share some thoughts on what I think needs to be done. 1. Give people a reason to visit the town centre. Why should people
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Young Carers I.D card
- September 17, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, Gazette Column
Last week a new scheme was launched by Bridgend Council which is designed to give young carers additional support. The Young Carers I.D. card was launched at Brynteg School and will be issued to young carers following a statutory young carers assessment. The call for this additional support has come from Young Carers themselves at
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Visit to Patagonia
- August 13, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, The Gem
I have recently returned from a visit to Patagonia where I was invited to take part in celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Welsh settlement ‘Y Wladfa ’in Patagonia. It was an incredible opportunity to visit Argentina, to meet with the Welsh-speaking community in Chubut and to visit this unique part
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Welsh Independent Living Grant
- August 13, 2015
- Posted by: Carwyn Jones AM
- Category: Archive, Gazette Column
I know that some of my constituents were left feeling extremely anxious when the UK Government closed the Independent Living Fund (ILF) at the end of June 2015. The ILF provided payments to disabled people in Wales to pay for a range of care and support, including help with eating and drinking; cooking and preparing