Our proposals for strengthening local government were set out by the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services in an oral statement on 20 March and in the Green Paper we have published for consultation.
There are currently no plans to investigate car wash services in Wales. Welsh Government officials are liaising with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to provide input into the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry.
We are committed to bringing homes back into use and provide ongoing support through the Houses into Homes and town-centre loan schemes. These initiatives, operated by local authorities and together amounting to over £50 million, provide home owners with the finance required to renovate properties for rent or sale.
The 'Prosperity for All' national strategy and economic action plan sets out the actions we are taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Cynon valley and across Wales.
We are committed to strengthening community cohesion across Wales. We are working hard with our public and third sector partners to make sure Wales continues to be a safe and tolerant place for people to live and work now and for generations to come.
The Valleys taskforce is supporting action to spread prosperity by bringing business opportunities and employment support to people in Islwyn.
The Wales animal health and welfare framework implementation plan sets out the framework group and Welsh Government priorities for animal health and welfare. The Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs will make a statement on animal welfare before summer recess.