Following concerns raised by several constituents regarding the work being undertaken by NRW on the Foel, I have written to them asking what proposals they have for tree felling in that area. Please see below the response I have received which I hope explains the actions being taken and their intention to undertake further engagement

This Week is Recycling Week and David Rees, Assembly Member for Aberavon, is thanking residents for playing their part in making Wales one of the best recycling nations in the world. Mr Rees is however warning that there is still a lot more to be done. Across Wales people are recycling more than ever before.

Please find below a copy of the letter received yesterday from the Deputy Minister regarding the future of the free over 60s swimming following questions I have raised with him as a result of the news that Celtic Leisure are reducing their free swimming sessions for the over 60s at the Aberavon Leisure Centre.  

I would like to congratulate all students across Aberavon who are collecting their A-Level and A/S level results today. You can all be really proud of yourselves today. These results are the culmination of their hard work and they deserve this success. It goes to show the talent, enthusiasm and dedication of the young people

Aberavon’s AM, David Rees, is supporting a Bill which is set to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales The Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill aims to address ethical concerns by banning the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales. The Bill, which would see an end to

Last week the Welsh Government announced that they would be transferring land at Fabian Way to Swansea University at their Bay Campus, which is situated within Neath Port Talbot. This has been done as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to decarbonisation and will see the creation of a centre of excellence to drive the