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Two firms' job cuts will 'devastate' Powys communities
The closure of a home shopping call centre and a car parts maker in Powys will have a "devastating" impact on communities, politicians have warned (BBC News) (more). Facebook Campaign.
Carmarthenshire Couple tell AM about living with rare disease
LOCAL AM Joyce Watson joined Carmarthenshire residents David & Janet McPherson as families, clinicians, researchers and politicians in Wales came together to mark Rare Disease Day at a reception at the National Assembly for Wales (24th February) (more).
Local AM joins Pembrokeshire Credid Union
Mid and West Wales AM, Joyce Watson met members of the Haven Credit Union at a recent meeting, organised to discuss the ways in which the financial co-operative can help Pembrokeshire residents manage their money effectively (more).
Jobs at Llanelli car parts plant safe for now
Workers at the ThyssenKrupp Tallent car parts plant in Felinfoel who had been warned they could lose their jobs have been told they are safe for at least a year (more).
AM visits Pembrokeshire 50+ group
A Pembrokeshire 50+ forum, organised by Help the Aged, recently (11 December) received a visit from local Assembly Member Joyce Watson (more).
Joyce welcomes Felinfoel car parts jobs news - now look to future
Local Assembly Member Joyce Watson has welcomed the news that jobs at ThyssenKrupp Tallent car parts plant (known locally as Camfords) in Felinfoel are safe for at least a year (more).
Wales to learn from Carmarthenshire children's services - Assembly Minister praises its stable workforce
Carmarthenshire Children's Services department has been praised in the Assembly for its good work and its stable workforce (more).
Llanelli car plant Jobs safe for now
Domestic violence campaigner Joyce Watson AM today launched a campaign to say no to domestic violence in Wales.
4,500 Passenger Bwcabus "goes from Strength to Strength” – Joyce
First Minister considers rolling out "innovative" Teifi Valley bus serviceIt is only five months since Bwcabus - Connecting the Teifi Valley bus service was launched, but already it has made over 4,500 passenger journeys and attracted nearly 500 registered users (more).
Gravel drives have a purpose other than to stir driveway envy and impress the neighbours. Wales Online looks at the more serious reason why gravel is anything but just a surface (4th January) (more).
New Report Highlights Shortfall in Fracture Care
A new report highlighting the cost-benefit of improved fracture services has been launched at a reception at the Welsh Assembly (9 December) (more).
Joyce says “27 million slaves in the world right now – and it’s happening here in Wales”
Pembrokeshire children stand up against slavery - Pembrokeshire children will share their views on slavery in the National Assembly for Wales this Wednesday 9th December (more).
Warranted builders protect public
WARRANTED builders who can provide insurance cover for their work offer the best protection both for homeowners and the public purse (more) (cymraeg).
Joyce says no excuses for domestic violence
15 women killed in Wales in last year alone. Domestic violence campaigner Joyce Watson AM today launched a campaign to say no to domestic violence in Wales (more).
AM Watson Attacks PCC Leader
Local Assembly Member Joyce Watson AM has attacked Pembrokeshire Council Leader John Davies for "a failure to lead" and for "wasting public money," as it emerged that a two year old independent report into parking had cost Pembrokeshire residents £67,000 (more).
Joyce urges vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
Local AM Joyce Watson has today urged people in priority groups in Pembrokeshire to get vaccinated against swine flu (more - mypembrokeshire.com).
Joyce stands up for shopworkers
A local AM is surveying local shopworkers’ experiences of abuse, and calling on shoppers to treat workers with respect (more).
Joyce welcomes Relief For Pembrokeshire Businesses
Joyce Watson AM has welcomed the announcement that businesses will receive further relief from rates next year (more).
Joyce gets minister's backing to protect customer confidentiality in pharmacies
Joyce Watson AM was delighted to get ministerial backing in her fight to ensure that customer and patient confidentiality in pharmacies is built into future plans to charge for single-use carrier bags (more).
