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30 December 2011

Members of the new Building Regulations Advisory Committee for Wales

Minister for Environment, John Griffiths, has announced the appointment of eight members for the Building Regulations Advisory Committee for Wales.

New powers will help to drive up building standards in Welsh homes

Environment Minister, John Griffiths has welcomed new powers that will help to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly construction in Wales.

20 December 2011

Action to improve the welfare of dogs in Wales

The Welsh Government has published new draft regulations that will support its efforts to control dog breeding and to generally improve standards of living for dogs.

20 December 2011

Deputy Minister invites Wales to join in the CAP conversation

Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes, Alun Davies has called on the Welsh public to have their say about the CAP.

15 December 2011

Remember to take a carrier bag when you go Christmas shopping

Shoppers across Wales are being reminded to take their bags with them when they go Christmas shopping this year.

09 December 2011

Remember to keep your pets warm as the weather turns cold, says Chief Vet for Wales

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Christianne Glossop, has issued advice on keeping pets and birds healthy as the weather turns colder.

07 December 2011

Deputy Minister welcomes decision on Sheep EID

European Member States have decided to delay the requirement for older sheep to be individually recorded for another three years.

29 November 2011

CAP Reform – Getting the best deal for Wales a key priority.

Getting the best deal for Wales from CAP reform is a key priority for the Welsh Government, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Alun Davies said today.

29 November 2011

A single environment body for Wales

Wales is to benefit from one single environment body that will ensure the most sustainable and effective management of its natural resources.

28 November 2011

Bovine TB passport scheme rolled out across Wales

The initiative, which operates on a voluntary basis, enables the farmer/buyer to identify when an animal last had a clear TB test.

28 November 2011

88% of farmers to be paid on first day

88 per cent of Welsh farmers will receive their Single Payments on Thursday 1 December, the first day that the European Commission allows payments to be made.

25 November 2011

Flood defence investment continues to safeguard homes and businesses across Wales

The Minister visit ed the Riverside area of Newport which is situated on the left bank of the River Usk to see the ongoing construction of a new, £7m flood defence.

22 November 2011

Minister urges organisations to respond to the UK Government consultation on feed-in tariffs

The current proposals with changes taking effect from 12 December do not allow sufficient time for work that has been started in good faith to be completed.

22 November 2011

A new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for Wales

This is first time that Welsh Ministers have made a decision on the designation of an AONB and will result in Wales’ first new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for 26 years.

Tags: Environment and countryside | 22 November 2011 | Environment | Programme for Government - Sustainability | North Wales

22 November 2011

No ‘greening’ penalties for farmers entering Glastir

Glastir contracts will allow farmers to withdraw from the scheme without penalty or repayment should substantive changes to the scheme be introduced.

18 November 2011

New section of the Wales Coast Path lights up Flintshire

The Minister will formally open a new stretch of the path that runs the four miles from Flint through to Greenfield Dock.

16 November 2011

A new Building Regulations Advisory Committee for Wales

Environment Minster, John Griffiths has announced the appointment of a new Chair who will help Wales in its efforts to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of its built environment.

14 November 2011

Welsh voice heard in Europe

The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food Fisheries and European Programmes has met with EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos

14 November 2011

Launch of National Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management

The Environment and Sustainable Development Minister, John Griffiths has launched Wales’ first National Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.