QNR – Senedd Cymru ar 1 Gorffennaf 2020.
The expert group will advise Ministers on a range of environmental matters in the Hinkley context but the assessment of applications to dispose of dredged sediment is a matter for Natural Resources Wales. There will be an update on the expert group once discussions have been concluded with nominated individuals.
Rhondda Cynon Taf and Natural Resources Wales are looking at a number of flood risk management schemes, locally and across catchments in the area. Welsh Government is providing full grant support for local authorities to bring forward schemes to help better manage flood risk.
On 19 June I indicated that owners of self-contained accommodation should prepare to reopen on 13 July, provided cases of the virus remain under control. In the meantime, over £10 million has been provided to the sector from the economic resilience fund, safeguarding over 4,500 jobs.
I remain committed to a four-nation approach to responding to the coronavirus crisis. I continue to urge the UK Government to establish a regular, reliable rhythm of engagement between the four UK nations in order to promote effective co-ordination.
The Welsh Government continues to support the economy of the whole of Wales, including businesses in Bridgend, through a number of initiatives, including the economic resilience fund, which opened its second phase on Monday. For the first phase of the economic resilience fund, we are currently processing over 280 applications from Bridgend-based firms, worth over £5 million.
The decision to increase operations in schools from 29 June was guided by an approach based on equality of access, as all learners have a right to education and to be supported in their learning. This phased approach aims to mitigate the negative impacts on learners caused by COVID-19.