Deputy first minister visits the Vale
Deputy first minister
Ieuan Wyn Jones has made a fact-finding visit to meet the Cabinet
of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
The visit marked a year since the Labour Plaid Independent
coalition took control of the council.
Council leader, Margaret Alexander said: “As the minister has
responsibility for the Department of Economy and Transport, we
discussed a wide range of issues, including the further
regeneration of the Barry area. In particular we focused on the
prospects for the Metrix proposals at St Athan. The council is keen
to work with the Assembly on this important national project, but
the view was clearly put to the Minister that there need to be
benefits to the local community as a result of the initiative,
particularly in Llantwit Major, St Athan and the Vale’s western
communities.”
“The visit was an ideal opportunity for us to explain to the
minister some of the problems and challenges the Vale and the
council face. We talked about what the council has achieved over
the last year and about our hopes for the county’s future. It is
always useful to welcome ministers to the area and we did our best
to show the important part the county can play in Wales’
future."
Caption: Deputy first minister, Ieuan Wyn
Jones, Leader of the Vale council, Margaret Alexander and deputy
leader Cllr Neil Moore at the Civic Offices in Barry.
14/12/2007