(Translated) What support is available to people in Blaenau Gwent who may be struggling with energy costs this winter to improve the energy efficiency of their homes?

We are investing more than £30 million through our Warm Homes Nest scheme this year, offering advice to all and free energy efficiency measures to eligible households. We are also supporting local authorities to establish Energy Company Obligation Flex schemes across Wales, leveraging GB-wide funding into local communities.

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the potential for locally-generated and community-owned renewable energy in Mid and West Wales?

It is vital that communities benefit from local renewable energy projects. We have achieved 97 per cent of our target for 1 GW of renewable energy to be locally owned by 2030. Our investment supporting all local authorities to develop local area energy plans will identify opportunities for retaining benefit within communities.  

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to develop public transport links in South Wales West?

The south-west Wales corporate joint committee are developing a regional transport plan, which will set out plans to deliver safe, accessible and affordable public transport for the region. Working with Transport for Wales, we are developing a range of projects to inform this, building on the Swansea bay metro work.