Campaign trail
Aberavon Labour campaign team out early on a morning
campaigning in the Aberavon ward, really positive reception
on the doorstep. Thank you all for coming out in support.
David walks to
school Recently, I once again braved
the elements, accompanied by
Briton Ferry’s Cllr Huw James
and Chris James, to show again
the challenging journey faced by
pupils of Briton Ferry when the
new school in Baglan opens its
doors in September.
Tata announcement – David submits urgent question to First Minister I submitted an urgent question to
the First Minister following the
announcement from Tata Steel
on the job losses at the Port
Talbot works: "Following the
announcement by Tata of job
reductions at steel plants across
Wales, the vast majority of which
will be at the Port Talbot plant,
will the First Minister make a
statement on discussions the
Welsh Government has had
about the future of Tata Steel
operations in Wales and the
actions it will take to support
those workers who will lose their
jobs." Visit to Express Asphalt
I visited Express Asphalt to
see how they are working with
and supplying the Local authority and
local contractors with asphalt to repair
potholes and road works throughout
the area and beyond.
Minister for Natural
Resources visit I was delighted to Welcome
the Minister for Natural
Resources, Carl Sargeant
to Aberavon. I took the
Minister to see the work that is being carried out to improve
the Weir at Green Park in Port Talbot where he met with
members of Afan Anglers and NRW.
Junior Doctor’s Strike in England I recently spoke on Radio 4’s Today programme, to discuss why
Junior Doctors in Wales weren’t striking. Highlighted the working
relationship that exists between Welsh Government and Doctors’
bodies: Partnership with Welsh Labour, Conflict with English
Tories.
Heart failure This week I chaired a round
table discussion on the impact of
heart failure and progress of the
Welsh Governemnt’s Heart
Disease Delivery Plan. This is a
disease that we can’t lose sight
of and must ensure that funding
for all treatments across Wales
is fair.
Visits to TATA
Over the last months I have had regular meetings with local
trade union representative and management at Port Talbot’s
steel works, Last week I was joined by Derek Vaughan MEP
to listen to the EU issues that need to be tackled. Welsh
Government, UK Government & EU need to work together
on this.
Visit To Port Talbot Afan Womens Aid Delighted to visit PTAWA and meet with their director, Lucy Holmes, to discuss the work being done to support women and their families. They’re also working with perpetrators to tackle the reasons of domestic abuse
Tesco food collection
point Before Christmas I visited the
Port Talbot Tesco store to help
Tesco staff at their food
collection point. Our Food Bank
supports a wide range of
people who find themselves
in desperate need
of support.
Velindre School Visit I visited parent’s
teachers and pupils
at Velindre
school Port Talbot
recently, where I saw
the great work being
carried out by the staff.
Post Office Visit I took time out in December 2015 to see how Royal Mail
were coping over the
Xmas rush as I visited
the Port Talbot sorting
office in Eagle Street,
Port Talbot.
Business growth Asked Welsh Government ‘s
Economy Minister for action to
support entrepreneurs and
businesses in Port Talbot who
wish to start up and/or grow. This
is very important to the future of
our economy.
UNISON Library Petition
I joined Unison members and
members of the public as they handed
over a petition to the Leader of Neath
Port Talbot Council asking for a
rethink on Local Authority budget
proposals, which include library
closures
Sharp End This week I appeared on Sharp End to discuss the
impact of TAT’s announcement of over 750 job losses at
the Port Talbot works.
Breastfeeding in Wales I have asked the Welsh
Government as to who will take
lead on Breastfeeding
Programmes in Wales following
the decision by Public Health
Wales to remove the Post.
Fracking I have been in contact with NRW regarding its decision to
grant a permit to UK Methane for the management of waste
extraction (not for the drilling) at Foel Fynyddau. I have also
written to the Natural Resources Minister seeking more
clarification on this matter as the test being used appears to
include hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Looking forward to
meeting both soon
Ministers statement on Tata I asked the Economy Minister questions on her
statement regarding TATA steel job losses in my
constituency. I have included a link to her full statement. http://gov.wales/…/fir…/2016/160118-statement-on-
tatasteel/…
WREC I attended a celebration at
WREC for achieving the Welsh
Government's Gold Small Workplace
Health Award, the national mark of quality
for health and wellbeing in the workplace
for businesses employing fewer than 50
people.
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