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

Boosting skills and good luck to our students – my Leader Live column

As I mentioned in my previous column, there were nationwide celebrations to mark the anniversary of VE Day last week and I was privileged to attend the Holywell VE Day event on Thursday. VE Day marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe – on…

VE Day celebrations and the new mental health strategy – my Leader Live column

Today (Thursday), the whole of the UK will come together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 1945, the day World War II ended in Europe. VE Day marked a significant moment in British history and the work to rebuild our country after the war could start in…

Returning after Easter and free prescriptions for all – my Leader Live column

This week, members return to the Senedd after the Easter recess and it’s good to get back to this part of my role as your representative. As well as my work on the Senedd Standards of Conduct Committee, which I chair, and the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee which…

Easter recess and NHS waiting times – my Leader Live column

The Easter recess from the Senedd means I have more time to get out and about here at home in the constituency. At the start of the break, I was pleased to have the chance to pay a visit to Holywell Leisure Centre and meet with both the manager…

The regional transport plan and bus reform – my Leader Live column

At First Minister’s Questions last week, I asked about the Welsh Government’s transport priorities for Delyn, taking the opportunity to raise what feels like an attempt to resurrect the ‘red route’ buried away in Ambition North Wales’ draft Regional Transport Plan – there is a need for future-focused transport solutions,…

High street banking services and meeting the WI – my Leader Live column

At First Minister’s Questions in the Senedd last week, I asked the First Minister what the Welsh Government is doing to support access to high street banking services in town centres across Flintshire. With yet another bank closure announced – this time Santander in Holywell – residents and businesses will…

Helping organisations be more energy efficient and Mold Spring Clean – my Leader Live column

The Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee scheme is one of our success stories here in Wales. More than 48,500 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 across the country have been helped to access employability and skills programmes. The Young Person’s Guarantee provides young people in Wales with…

Economic growth and electricity standing charges – my Leader Live column

It was another busy week in the Senedd last week and, at First Minister’s Questions, I asked how the Welsh Government is investing in infrastructure to drive economic growth in our corner of North East Wales. In my speech, I made the case for the re-opening of Mostyn railway station…

My Senedd debate for International Women’s Day – my Leader Live column

Last week saw International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the world. This year, the theme is Accelerate Action and, ahead of the day, I used a short debate in the Senedd and drew on my own experiences as a…

St David’s Day and the investment zone – my Leader Live column

Last week was half term recess in the Senedd so members haven’t been sitting, but it was also St David’s Day – our national day here in Wales and one that I celebrated at the event in Daniel Owen Square in Mold. The Welsh Government has made it clear it…

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