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Back in July, I was pleased to launch the Welsh Government’s consultation on banning the nine most commonly littered single use plastic items – an issue that I know many people feel passionate about. The single use plastics outlined in the consultation includes straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and the expandable…

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Following the announcement of additional restrictions in Flintshire last week, I have done my best to provide advice and guidance to the hundreds of constituents that have been in touch. With queries from childcare and medical appointments, to business support and tourism, I want to ensure that constituents have the…

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From 6pm on Thursday 1st October, local coronavirus restrictions come in to play here in Flintshire, as well as in the neighbouring counties of Denbighshire, Conwy and Wrexham. This was not an easy decision for the Welsh Government, local authorities and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, however due to the…

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Wales has much to be proud of as a nation when it comes to recycling. Number one in the UK, second in Europe and third in the World – all thanks to the efforts of the people of Wales. With each year that passes recycling becomes more and more embedded…

My Leader Live Column

Earlier this week we saw the introduction of face coverings in all indoor spaces for those over the age of 11, except where exemptions apply for health reasons. This means that whilst you are in a shop, restaurant, or any other indoor space, you must wear a face covering to…

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Many Leader readers will know that since being elected as Member of the Senedd for Delyn, I have always championed what our area has to offer, including our town centres and high streets, recognising and celebrating their importance in our communities. With restrictions easing it has been good to get…

My Leader Live Column

The beginning of September usually marks a special time in the lives of children across the country, where they join other children to start the academic year ahead. For many children, and parents, this can be an extremely exciting but also anxious time. Naturally this September is different, as the…

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Friday saw the latest review of the coronavirus regulations announced by the First Minister, outlining the current situation here in Wales and the Welsh Government’s plans on easing restrictions in the coming weeks. Naturally the First Minister emphasised that the priority for the next few weeks is using the headroom…

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With AS and A-Level results being awarded last week, and GCSE results due this week, I wanted to offer my support to all those who did not get the grades that they had hoped for, and my congratulations to those who did. Recent months have been challenging for all of…

My Leader Live Column

At the end of last month I launched a consultation to ban the most commonly littered single use plastic items in Wales with a litter pick on Anglesey. This includes, plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery as well as things like polystyrene cups and containers, that are often littered from takeaways.…