35 minutes | Wednesday, 17 December 2025
On the final Vale This Week of 2025:A new poll conducted by YouGov for Cardiff University, ahead of the Senedd Election next May, has put Plaid Cymru in the lead with 33%, whilst Reform UK's support remains steady at 30%. We'll hear from Plaid's lead candidate for Penybont Vale of Glamorgan Mark Hooper & Reform UK's Bridgend spokesperson Caroline James.Plans have been unveiled for a major new solar farm at Lavernock, with residents being asked for their views on the development, which is being backed by the Welsh Government through its own energy firm. Gareth Joy will speak with Mark Roberts from Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru.We’ll hear about the work of the Vale Domestic Abuse Service, in supporting women experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, the signs for us all to look out for and how you can access their support.And we'll bring you up to date on some of the stories we've covered on the Vale this week, over the last few months.