National Assembly for Wales

This Senedd:
1. Notes that 21 October 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster.
2. Remembers the 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives when a coal waste tip collapsed onto Pantglas Junior School and surrounding homes.
3. Pays tribute to the courage and resilience of the survivors, bereaved families and the wider Aberfan community.
4. Recognises the importance of preserving the memory of Aberfan and ensuring that the lessons of the disaster are not forgotten.
5. Calls on the UK and Welsh Governments to work collaboratively to ensure that disused coal tips in Wales are adequately funded to avoid future disasters.