Local politicians welcome Amman transport plan

LABOUR’S Joyce Watson MS and Cllr Emyr Rees have welcomed the announcement of £1.3m for valley communities’ transport.

Commenting on the latest Welsh Government investment, Joyce said:

“As we emerge from the pandemic, people are eager to connect within and across communities – to see friends and family, as well as get to work, education and health appointments. The Welsh Government’s 12-month Western Valleys Transport Pilot will enable more people to do that.”

Cwmamman Town Councillor Emyr Rees, who is spearheading a campaign to increase free school buses in the area, added:

“I welcome this announcement from the Welsh government, particularly the pilot proposed for Amman valley. It’s a step in the right direction which recognises the real need to connect our communities across Carmarthenshire.

“However, families continue to struggle with the increasing cost of living and that’s why our campaigns – Better Public and School Transport Carmarthenshire is calling on the County Council to introduce free school transport for all pupils now.”

Additional Information

Welsh Government press release – £1.3m funding boost for community transport schemes

This announcement is part of the wider Household Support Fund which outlined the Welsh Government’s support for the cost of living crisis. Our £51m Household Support Fund has seen:

• £2 million allocated for homelessness prevention
• £38 million Winter Fuel Support Fund to provide a one-off £100 cash payment to help eligible households pay their winter fuel bills
• £1.1 million for tackling food poverty, including £500,000 to support food banks meet increased demand and 657,000 to help establish a further twenty five Big Bocs Bwyd projects in schools in the Valleys Taskforce Area
• Winter fuel support scheme | GOV.WALES – Eligible households can claim a one-off £100 payment from their local authority. The money is to provide support towards paying winter fuel bills. The payment will be available to all eligible households regardless of how they pay for fuel. This includes payments made on a pre-payment meter, by direct debit or by paying a bill quarterly.