LLG WALES BRANCH - SENEDD UPDATE 164 (NOVEMBER 2022).
Environment
(a) Separate collection of waste materials for recycling: a code of practice for Wales
Welsh Government are introducing new regulations that are expected to come into force on 1 October 2023 and require all non-domestic premises (including businesses, and the public and the third sector) to separate key recyclable materials in the way the majority of Wales householders already do.
The purpose of this Wales-only consultation is to seek your views on the code of practice (“the code”) and whether it provides sufficient practical guidance on how to meet the separation requirements set out in the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (as amended, including to be amended by the proposed Waste (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023).
Start of Consultation: 23/11/2022
End of Consultation: 15/02/2023
(b) Proposals for enforcing business, public and third sector recycling regulations in Wales
Welsh Government are introducing new regulations that are expected to come into force on 1 October 2023 and require all non-domestic premises (including businesses, and the public and the third sector) to separate key recyclable materials in the way the majority of Wales householders already do.
Start of Consultation: 23/11/2022
End of Consultation: 15/02/2023
Housing
(c) Council tax premiums for long-term empty and second homes: guidance for local authorities
Welsh Government have updated the guidance to reflect the changes to council tax policy in Wales. They have provided guidance on the administration, enforcement and reporting premiums charged for:
Start of Consultation: 11/11/2022
End of Consultation: 22/12/2022
Standards of Conduct Committee - Sixth Report to the Sixth Senedd under Standing Order 22.9
(16/11/2022)
The Commissioner received a complaint in relation to a tweet posted by Hefin David MS. The Commissioner considered the tweet to be “a vulgar and grossly offensive personal attack”.
The Complainant alleged that “...this unwarranted and childish outburst” was in breach of the Code of Conduct, in particular rules three and four.
Having considered the Commissioner’s findings and conclusions, and the supporting evidence provided, the Committee agreed that breaches of the Code of Conduct identified by the Commissioner had occurred.
The Committee recommends to the Senedd, in accordance with paragraph 8.22(a) of the Procedure, that a breach has been found and the Member be censured under Standing Order 22.10(i).
There is a link to the Report in the Update:
https://senedd.wales/media/csfll2qs/cr-ld15463-e.pdf
JANET HOOPER
Policy Officer
LLG Wales Branch
