From this page you can access the latest news and activity from my work in both the Assembly and in representing Cardiff South and Penarth. You can also read recent questions I have tabled to Assembly Government Ministers as well as the Minister’s responses.
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News Headlines
Lorraine Barrett AM delighted at legal ruling quashing the badger cull Lorraine Barrett was delighted to hear that the porposed cull of badgers, to take place in North Pembrokeshire, has been halted. Lorraine attempts to annul the badger cull Lorraine, along with fellow AM Peter Black, tabled a motion to annul the proposed badger cull in Wales. Read Lorraine's speech made in the chamber Lorraine supports USDAW campaign in the chamber Lorraine took the opportunity of a short debate to support USDAW's 'Freedom From Fear' campaign. Joyce Watson, Regional AM for Mid and West Wales, and Dr Brian Gibbons, the Minister for Social Justice, also contributed to the debate Lorraine Barrett Dares to Wear it Pink! Lorraine Barrett AM has taken part in a photocall for Breast Cancer Campaigns' 'Wear it Pink'. Microchip your dog, urges AM Lorraine calls on all dog owners to have their dog microchipped in order to crack down on puppy farms and animal cruelty Lorraine welcomes Little Book of Energy Lorraine is supporting a book on how to save energy whilst keeping warm this winter, published by the Energy Retail Association AM WELCOMES HOSPICE FUNDING Light Pollution in Our Skies Lorraine met the Cardiff Astronomical Society at the Assembly to discuss light pollution. AM has burning message for Cardiff South and Penarth Youngsters Lorraine Barrett today issued a ‘red alert’ warning to local youngsters after learning more about sun safety from experts at Cancer Research UK. The Wales Millenium Centre Celebrates its Fifth Birthday Lorraine has congratulated the WMC on the publication of its annual review during its fifth anniversary year. Wheel Clamping in Cardiff South and Penarth Lorraine tackles the issue of wheel clamping in her constituency. Supporting Barnardo's in the Cardiff Half Marathon Amongst the thousands of runners who will be taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon will be supporters of Barnardo's, the children's charity Lorraine celebrates the International Day of Co-operatives Lorraine Barrett AM for Cardiff South and Penarth recently hosted an event at the Assembly to celebrate the International Day of Co-operatives. Arguing the case against badger culling and puppy farms These are two issues which I care deeply about and which cause unnecessary suffering to countless animals. Representatives toast to birthday of Village Munch Box Lorraine was delighted to share in the celebrations for the First Birthday of the Village Munch Box Puppy farms must be dealt with Lorraine shares her concerns about disreputable dog breeders **Advice during the Economic Downturn** Information and Advice for Businesses and Individuals Lavernock-Weston Barrage - Nothing is decided yet Lorraine Barrett AM shows support for Royal British Legion Lorraine was delighted to be able attend the Royal British Legion event at the Assembly this week. International Day for Disabled People Lorraine Barrett AM hosted a reception for International Day for Disabled People at the Assembly. 'Sterling Youth Work' Across Cardiff South and Penarth Lorraine Barrett AM has praised youth groups across her constituency on their work during National Youth Work Week 3rd-7th Nov. Launch of Baby Steps to Better Care Lorraine hosts reception to launch a report by Bliss, the premature baby charity. Lorraine Barrett Dares to Wear it Pink Lorraine Barrett pledges her support for Wear it Pink day. Praise for "Magical" Musical Evening Lorraine Barrett AM attends Marie Curie's 'Diva Diva Diva' Evening. Roll Out of Cervical Cancer Vaccination Lorraine welcomes vaccination to protect young girls from cervical cancer. Advice Surgery Announced I will be holding an advice surgery for constituents on Friday 10th October at West House, Penarth Town Council Offices, Stanwell Road, Penarth at 9.30am.
Please telephone 029 2089 8749, for an appointment or further information. Killing Badgers is wrong (and pointless) whether it’s legal or not” Lorraine condemns reports that farmers have taken to killing badgers themselves illegally. Joint Call to Save Rare Books Cardiff Council’s proposal to auction thousands of rare items from the City’s Public Library will be an unprecedented tragedy for Welsh history and heritage. AFONWEN LAUNDRY COMPLETES £5M INVESTMENT PROGRAMME IN CARDIFF I was delighted to support and open the multi-million pound investment made by Afonwen Laundry in St Mellons Wales Stands alone on “pointless” Badger Cull The UK Government today confirmed its decision not to introduce a cull of badgers as a measure to control the spread of TB in cattle. Date for your diary - Advice Surgery 11.07.08 Lorraine Barrett AM will be holding an advice surgery from 2pm on Friday 11th July at West House, Stanwell Road, Penarth. Wales bans electronic training devices for pets Lorraine Barrett welcomes the Welsh Assembly Government ban on electric shock training devices for pets. Grangetown Community Fete - A huge success! Lorraine Barrett attends Grangetown Community Fete which proved a huge success thanks to all the hard work. NEW £25MILLION COMMUNITIES FIRST FUND IS WELCOMED BY LOCAL AM LORRAINE BARRETT The new Communities First ‘Outcomes Fund’ will be open for bids by Communities First partnerships including those in Butetown and Splott 'Disappointing' and 'Regrettable' - the job losses at Ventura call centre, Splott AM for Cardiff South and Penarth asks the Minister for the Economy and Transport to male a satement on the job losses at the Ventura call centre based in Splott LOCAL SKILLS BOOST AS NEW MODERN APPRENTICESHIPS SCHEME ANNOUNCED More people in Wales could soon get the chance to gain new skills, thanks to a major new push by the Labour-led Assembly Government to boost the number of modern apprenticeships in our most disadvantaged communities. Older People’s Commissioner LOGO COMPETITION Get your thinking and creative caps on! AM WELCOMES EXTRA FUNDING TO LOCAL RAIL NETWORK Multi-million pound investment programme is announced to improve the local rail network AM’s Call to NHS Pioneers Celebrating 60 years of the NHS Improving Animal Welfare Lorraine Barrett AM raises the issue of Animal Welfare with the Minister for Rural Affairs, Elin Jones CARDIFF SOUTH AND PENARTH GETS A 'TIDY' BOOST A new funding boost from the Assembly Government will help make towns like Cardiff South and Penarth tidier for all, local AM Lorraine Barrett said. Local AM talks of the opening of a new path linking Cardiff Bay with Penarth. Speaking in a pleanry debate, on May 6th, Lorraine Barrett AM talked about the opening of the new barrage linking Cardiif Bay to Penarth. Lorraine Barrett AM talks about the importance of nutrition in schools Barrett Backs Vegetarian Celebration This week (19th – 25th May) is the annual celebration of National Vegetarian Week. Lorraine Barrett AM speaks out about Badger cull Speaking in a Plenary debate I explained why I believe a Badger cull would be futile, cruel and not effective! Local Funding to help companion animal welfare Local Funding has been given by the Assembly Government to ensure high standards of companion animal welfare Celebrating “the magic of reading” on World Book Day 2008 I joined pupils at Bute Cottage Nursery School in Penarth this week to celebrate World Book Day. Local AM Supports Appeal for Volunteer Tutors An after schools club based in Splott, which helps children to keep on top of Maths English and Science is appealing for more volunteer tutors. School Football Team Seeks New Kit The young people of Headlands Special School in Penarth are trying to enlist support for their football team AM Presents Lottery Grant to Cardiff and District WRENS Womens Royal Naval Service recieve £3,080 from Award for All Official Launch of New Website I have officially launched my new website with pupils and members of the school council at Willows High School in Tremorfa. "Keep Cardiff South and Penarth Tidy" says local AM AM for Cardiff South and Penarth, Lorraine Barrett, has welcomed Welsh Labour's announcement of a local clean up fund Assembly Member supports RNLI SOS call Lorraine Barrett, Assembly Member for Cardiff South and Penarth has called for her colleagues in the National Assembly to support the RNLI's SOS fundraising day on 25th January. £25,000 Donation for Bangladesh Cyclone Victims Lorraine Barrett AM hosts Senedd Reception in aid of the victims of Cyclone Sidr
