The opening of the Newtown bypass should involve a charity event according to Russell George, the AM for Montgomeryshire.

The AM says that people have suggested ideas, such as a charity run, or another type of event.

Russell George said:

Russell George

Montgomeryshire AM, Russell George, has joined Marie Curie staff to support the Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of the terminal illness charity this June.

An “all-encompassing” scheme to tackle bovine TB has been welcomed by the Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire, Russell George.

Russell George

Russell George

The ambition to develop an Active Travel network for pedestrians and cyclists in Newtown, which takes advantage of the opportunity that the Newtown bypass will create for the town, was raised with the First Minister last week by local AM, Russell George.

As the Superfast Cymru contract reaches its conclusion, calls have been made for the successor project which begins in January 2018, to learn from the scheme's mistakes.

The Welsh Government has provided reassurance over the timetabling of services and direct rail services to Birmingham as part of the next Wales and Borders Rail Franchise after being questioned by Russell George AM.

An Active Travel Network in Montgomeryshire

Russell George

2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the development of an active travel network in Montgomeryshire?

Carwyn Jones - The First Minister