内容摘要：A pilot scheme scrapping peak-time ScotRail fares was introduced in 2023 but ended in September following "limited success".

A pilot scheme scrapping peak-time ScotRail fares was introduced in 2023 but ended in September following "limited success".

She added that the housing crisis in the area was just as bad as it was when she started campaigning four years ago and that people were being "pushed out of their communities"."People are living in caravans on their parents land, there are no houses ro rent, this is just another way to regulate the problem."

Welsh government amendments to planning regulations have introduced three new classes of use:Councils also now have the power to control the use of houses as second homes or holiday lets.Second home owners in Gwynedd already pay a 250% council tax rate.

A report, which was considered by the council's cabinet on Tuesday, recommended enforcing a so-called Article 4 directive under the Town and Country Planning Order, which allows councils to manage the use of housing as second homes and holiday lets.Now it has been approved, the changes will come into effect on 1 September.

Councillor Dafydd Meurig, cabinet member for the environment said: "Cyngor Gwynedd wants to ensure that local people are able to access suitable and affordable housing locally – that is key to securing the future of our communities.

"Unfortunately, research shows that a significant proportion of people in Gwynedd are priced out of the housing market, by introducing an Article 4 direction, the council would have a new tool to try to control the impact of second homes and holiday accommodation."It includes Snowdon in the north, Cadair Idris in mid-Wales, and Pen y Fan in the south, a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km).

The charity Molly Ollys, which provides support to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, has been working with Thomas' family during his treatment.Shelly said the charity has been "amazing".

"We’ve already done loads of fundraising for it as a family," she added.Mr John, who has worked with Shelley for 14 years, said he is hoping to hit a fundraising target of £3,000 for the charity.