What urgent discussions is the Cabinet Secretary having with Caerphilly County Borough Council to prevent the closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute?
Welsh Government support for the arts is channelled through the Arts Council of Wales (ACW) who operate at arm’s length from government. ACW representatives remain in close contact with Blackwood Miners’ Institute and met with Caerphilly County Borough Council officers to discuss the issue on 5 August 2024.
The live public consultation on the proposal to withdraw the subsidy and mothball Blackwood Miners’ Institute, is an issue for Caerphilly County Borough Council. Caerphilly County Council launched the consultation on 30 July 2024 and it closes on 10 September 2024.
Details of ministerial meetings are published regularly on the Welsh Government website via the link below: https://www.gov.wales/ministerial-meetings-and-engagements