20 Most Recent News Stories

Council must consult on closure of Troed-y-Ton says Assembly Member New!

Tue 14th Oct 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for South Wales West, Peter Black has written to the Labour-run Bridgend Council asking them to carry out a full consultation regarding the proposed closure of Troed-Y-Ton Resource Centre.

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Parliament should not dictate housing policy to Wales says Assembly Member New!

Tue 14th Oct 2008

A recommendation by the Welsh Affairs Select Committee that the proposed Affordable Housing Legislative Competence Order be revised so that the Assembly cannot scrap the right to buy has been condemned by Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, Peter Black.

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Extra help needed to assist those facing repossession says Welsh Liberal Democrat New!

Mon 13th Oct 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have backed a motion calling for a fully developed strategy to help people who need assistance and guidance when faced with having their house repossessed.

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If not now, when? - Black makes case for urgent Yes campaign

Wed 8th Oct 2008

Peter Black AM will use the Assembly's short debate today to call for an urgent start to a cross-party campaign to win a referendum on more devolution.

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Market Castles not mud - Black

Tue 7th Oct 2008

Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Culture and Heritage, Peter Black AM, will today call on the Government to develop a marketing strategy to promote the historic environment in Wales to Tourists.

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Budget fails to prioritise housing

Tue 7th Oct 2008

Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing spokesperson, Peter Black has stated that the budget has shown that the Labour/Plaid One Wales Government has failed to prioritise problem of affordable housing in Wales.

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Young politician gets experience at the Welsh Assembly

Tue 7th Oct 2008

Budding politicians at Swansea University are gaining experience of the world of politics by working as interns for local Assembly Members.

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Labour dither while energy companies squeeze the poor

Fri 3rd Oct 2008

A National Housing Federation survey has concluded that energy companies are making an excess profit of £1.35bn by charging extra to those households who use pre-payment meters.

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Cut the red tape surrounding social care demands AM

Thu 2nd Oct 2008

Older people needing care at home have to wade through a morass of regulations before getting the help they need according to new reports out last week.

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WAG's limited vision leaves us with a worthless Measure

Tue 30th Sep 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have slammed the One Wales Government for reversing positive moves to radically improve child safety and widen parental choice.

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Black comments on new child poverty statistics

Tue 30th Sep 2008

Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Social Justice, Peter Black AM, has commented on the figures released by the Campaign to End Child Poverty which have revealed that there are 297,000 children living in 'low wage' families in Wales.

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Black comments on ITV Wales job cuts

Tue 30th Sep 2008

Welsh Liberal Democrat Culture and Media spokesperson and member of the Assembly's Broadcasting Committee, Peter Black AM, has reacted with disappointment at the news that ITV Wales will be cutting seventeen posts.

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Ofcom's decision has failed democracy and failed the people of Wales - Black

Thu 25th Sep 2008

Commenting on Ofcom's decision to allow ITV to slash Welsh programming to just an hour and half every week, Peter Black AM described the decision as "outrageous" and "a giant leap backwards for devolution in the UK".

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Welsh Lib Dem empty homes strategy key to tackling affordable housing.

Wed 24th Sep 2008

Peter Black, Welsh Lib Dem housing spokesperson, will today urge the Assembly government to take action to combat the rising number of people on affordable housing waiting lists across Wales by bringing thousands of empty houses back into use.

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Government fudges grants for first time buyers

Tue 23rd Sep 2008

A new Welsh Government scheme that makes grants available to first time buyers so as to make their homes more energy efficient is a 'fudge' designed to hide the fact that Plaid Cymru's manifesto pledge to provide cash to help people buy their first home is unworkable, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have said.

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Assembly Member demands action on pre-paid energy meters

Mon 22nd Sep 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Social Justice Peter Black is demanding swift action from the Labour Government over pre-paid energy meters.

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Sneaky price hike by airlines will reduce passenger protection says Assembly Member

Fri 19th Sep 2008

Increased credit card charges being forced upon passengers by airlines could leave them faced with the stark choice of paying more for their holiday or losing important consumer protection against the collapse of their carrier, the Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Social Justice, Peter Black has said.

Read "Sneaky price hike by airlines will reduce passenger protection says Assembly Member" in full (249 words).

Neurosciences report poses threat to Morriston surgery unit

Thu 18th Sep 2008

Responding to the publication of the independent review of Adult Neurosciences led by James Steers today, Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for South Wales West, Peter Black said:

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Labour is attempting to build a surveillance society by stealth says Assembly Member

Thu 18th Sep 2008

The Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Social Justice, Peter Black has hit out at the Labour government's plans for keeping car number plate data for five years.

Read "Labour is attempting to build a surveillance society by stealth says Assembly Member" in full (217 words).

Peter Black offers affordable housing solution to WAG broken promises.

Sun 14th Sep 2008

Peter Black, Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, is launching a new paper looking at solutions to the desperate housing situation across Wales. He is recommending much needed changes to curb the ever-growing number of people on housing waiting lists in Wales.

Read "Peter Black offers affordable housing solution to WAG broken promises." in full (649 words).

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