The legacy of coal remains written into our land and the lives of communities still living beside abandoned mines and unrestored sites, perhaps nowhere more than the South Wales valleys. Wales can choose to lead the world in how it addresses this legacy. The new Welsh Senedd (parliament) has the chance to make Wales a global leader in post‑coal transformation. To do that, we are calling for all parties and Members of the Sendd to work together on a shared vision of restoration, innovation, and justice for the former coalfield communities of South Wales.  We made manifesto recommendations for a shared vision to all Senedd parties ahead of the 2026 election.

During their party conference, Plaid Cymru announced plans for their first hundred days of Government, should they win the Welsh election. Having now formed the Government, we hope to work with them, and other Members of the Senedd, to achieve some of those priorities. Here we have outlined three opportunities which will help them to do that.