Cymru

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/8524143

People in Wales are to be automatically registered to vote in elections under new Welsh Government plans. A new law will soon be pursued which it is hoped will boost turnout.

Pilot schemes have previously been announced but counsel general Mick Antoniw has now confirmed the Labour-run government will look at changing the law to make sure everyone is automatically registered. A report by the Electoral Commission, released on September 18, found almost 400,000 people across Wales are either incorrectly registered to vote or missing completely and the current system "does not work well for voters or those who administer it". It called for "urgent reforms".

Owain Glyndŵr Day is held annually on 16 September in Wales, as a celebration of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales and founder of the first Welsh parliament.

The Senedd will debate this petition on 13 September 2023.

History is such a key subject for us here in Wales. Stories from our nation show us how we have developed over the centuries to become what we are today. Notable characters have steered this interesting history, with none more prominent than Owain Glyndŵr, who has contributed so much to our identity, and for many, he is a symbol of the nation. It is very disheartening to see that Sycharth, Glyndŵr's home, is almost forgotten deep in the heart of rural Powys, and the place is not very accessible for people to visit.

It is time for the Government to ensure that this vital site is safeguarded for the next generation, by purchasing it and ensuring that it is more accessible to enable people to visit and appreciate this wonderful site. It is disappointing to see that all our castles throughout Wales are protected, but that this site is hardly advertised, not to mention celebrated. It’s time to change the way we view the history of Wales, and Sycharth would be a good starting point.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/6785759

A man died while trying to rescue children at a waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons National Park. At 4.40pm on Friday, September 1, police were called to a report that a man had gone into the water at Sgwd Y Pannwr waterfall, Ystradfellte to rescue two children and not come out.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/6438617

A 22-year-old woman ended up needing multiple blood transfusions and dialysis when she went swimming off the Welsh coast hours after a “suspected sewage spill” on a bank holiday weekend. Caitlin Edwards developed E. coli which led to haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a rare condition damaging her kidneys, after swimming at Amroth in Pembrokeshire last summer.

Fresh calls have being made for powers over the management of the Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales following the revelation that its asset value amounted to a staggering £853m last year.

"*Profits made from Wales’ natural resources should be kept in Wales to boost our economy, not that of the UK Treasury. It should be as simple as that.

It’s the case in Scotland, where those powers have been transferred and the revenue from Scottish assets now go straight to the Scottish Government.*"

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/5311164

Waiting lists for hospital treatment in Wales are the second highest on record, latest figures show.

There were 754,271 patient pathways on the list in June, a rise for a fourth consecutive month.

In addition to refilling Llanishen, [Dŵr Cymru] has restored the woodland that borders the reservoirs. As well as swimming, people will be able to sail, kayak, canoe and paddleboard. Dŵr Cymru, a not-for-profit company, has also built a two-storey visitor centre and restaurant with views across the reservoirs.

The poll by Redfield and Wilton Strategies revealed that the majority of 18 to 24-year-olds (53%) said they would vote for independence. With don’t knows removed, this stands at 55%.

YesCymru and All Under One Banner Cymru (AUOBCymru) have announced that the next March for Independence will be held in Bangor on Saturday, September 23rd.

Here’s a quick guide to some of the best Welsh-language DIY bands past and present you can listen to on Bandcamp.

Mae disgwyl mai Rhun ap Iorwerth fydd yn cael ei benodi yn arweinydd newydd Plaid Cymru ddydd Gwener.