Columns | Colofnau Archives - Hannah Blythyn - Hannah Blythyn | Member of the Senedd for Delyn

A visit to see the new-look Theatr Clwyd – my Leader Live column

Last week I had the chance to return to Theatr Clwyd to catch up with executive director Liam Evans-Ford and see the impressive progress being made on the transformation of the theatre. With support from Flintshire County Council, the Arts Council of Wales and £22m of Welsh Government funding, the…

Happy New Year and my highlights of 2024 – my Leader Live column

I’d like to start this week’s column by wishing readers a very happy New Year and all the best for 2025 – I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and I’d especially like to extend my thanks to all the people who worked over the Christmas period to keep…

Festive card competition and giving out Christmas Cheer boxes – my Leader Live column

Recently I embarked on one of my favourite jobs as your local representative – judging my Christmas card competition with local schools, giving students from primary schools across Flintshire the chance to show off their artistic talents. This year, I asked the students to design a Christmas card on the…

Storm Darragh and staying local for Christmas shopping – my Leader Live column

I want to start this week’s column with Storm Darragh, which had a devastating impact on many properties across Wales. The damage caused to people’s homes is heartbreaking and the stress and upset is unimaginable and I know that many people will have suffered powercuts, which for many vulnerable people…

Accessing healthcare and World AIDS Day – my Leader Live column

Accessing healthcare remains a pressing concern for many of us in Flintshire and I recently raised this issue with the Welsh Government in the Senedd. Through my ‘Our Home, Our Health’ survey, I gathered residents’ experiences with GP services, uncovering several challenges – the 8am scramble for appointments, long waits…

An NHS boost and protecting Welsh steel – my Leader Live column

The NHS matters to all of us – it’s made a difference to so many lives, including my own. But we know it faces significant challenges, particularly here in our corner of the country. Last week in the Senedd I welcomed the announcement of £50m in additional investment to tackle…

Gathering local opinions on our public transport – my Leader Live column

Local residents will know all too well that Flintshire has its challenges as far as transport is concerned, which is why I’ve organised a public transport forum this Friday at Flint Town Hall. I will be joined by representatives from Network Rail, Transport for Wales, Arriva Bus, Flintshire County Council,…

Lest we forget… paying tribute to the Armed Forces – my Leader Live column

Last weekend the nation came together for Remembrance Sunday, where we honour those who have served in the Armed Forces and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Many of us attended Remembrance Sunday services, where we came together to reflect on the bravery of past generations and the resilience of…

An election with a difference and help this winter – my Leader Live column

Last month, polls were open once again locally – this time as students at Bagillt’s Ysgol Merllyn Primary School had their annual ‘general election’ day. Pupils from nursery onwards were eligible to vote for their preferred candidate for Prime Minister on the day, a process that was very ably overseen…

Daniel Owen Festival and Bonfire Night – my Leader Live column

During last week, Mold celebrated the Daniel Owen Festival – a week-long bilingual arts and literary festival held in my hometown to celebrate the author Daniel Owen. Daniel Owen is the foremost Welsh novelist of the nineteenth century and was born in Mold in 1836 and, earlier this month,…

First
Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
19
Next
Last