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First Minister’s call for action on the Welsh language
People from across Wales with an interest in the Welsh language are being asked to take action on its future in a national online conversation.
- Local Government Democracy Bill approved
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Welsh-language technology and digital media action plan
The action plan sets out our commitment to drive developments in the field of Welsh-language technology and digital media.
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The Strategy for Older People in Wales 2013-2023 »
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Index of Planning Policy Guidance for Wales
Our land use planning policy guidance is set out in two core documents, "Planning Policy Wales" and "Minerals Planning Policy Wales".
Legislative programme 2012 - 2013 »
Addressing the Assembly in the Senedd today, the First Minister, Carwyn Jones, detailed the eight bills in the Welsh Government’s 5-year Legislative Programme that will be brought forward during the second year of the Welsh Assembly.
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Recycle Week: 17 – 23 June
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Sustainable Development Bill: helping shape a better future for Wales
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Sustainable Development Bill – White paper
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Consultation on proposals for a Sustainable Development Bill
Closed: 18 Jul 2012
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One Wales: One Planet: Consultation on a new sustainable development scheme for Wales
Closed: 04 Feb 2009
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Welsh Government carbon emissions fall by 18%
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