Welsh Government announces enactment of Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill
The Welsh Government has announced that the Senedd Cymru has passed the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill, which will establish a Disused Tips Authority for Wales. This new, government-sponsored body will be responsible for mitigating safety risks by ensuring that disused coal and non-coal tips do not destabilise communities. It will implement a comprehensive framework to assess, register, monitor, and manage Wales's 2,573 disused coal tips and an estimated 20,000 non-coal tips. The Authority will be formally established on 1 April 2027, with the appointment process for a Chair and Chief Executive set to commence shortly.