3. Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services: Update on the Our Valleys, Our Future Delivery Plan

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:09 pm on 27 November 2018.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 3:09, 27 November 2018

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I welcome your comments about using the Heads of the Valley corridor as a tool for economic development. The former Tower colliery site in Hirwaun is ideally situated for these purposes and is, as you will know, currently undergoing restoration. What discussions have you had with the team at Tower Regeneration about how the Valleys taskforce can help to exploit the untapped potential of this site?

Secondly, it was good to hear about the discovery gateways and the mention of Dare Valley Country Park in particular. I agree with you—I think it would be an excellent location for that. I'm glad to see that it will also be backed up by a definite budget line. When will detailed plans for this be available?