Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has proposed a 2.66% increase in the portion of council tax that pays for the police.Ian Johnston initially wanted to increase the council tax precept by 2.99%…
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Caerphilly Council Labour group hits back at Plaid over mileage allowance reductions
The Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has hit back at rivals Plaid Cymru for their support of workers faced with a reduction in car allowances.Council workers staged a protest outside…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 6
All Creatures Great and Small I officially opened a charity shop in Risca last Friday for a fantastic good cause.As a pet lover with two cats, I’m really impressed with the work…
“Ban smoking in cars” – South Wales East AM
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has pressed the case for a ban on adults smoking in cars carrying children.The South Wales East AM tabled a question to the First Minister pressing him…
“Protect our children” – Parents call for safety barrier on Caerphilly Mountain Road
Worried parents living next to a busy road have called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to protect their children.Residents on the Castle View estate in Caerphilly town want a crash barrier erected…
1,500 jobs created in Caerphilly County Borough with European money
More than 1,500 jobs have been created in Caerphilly County Borough through recent European Union funding.
M4 between junction 24 and 28 reopened after crash
The M4 has been reopened after a serious crash near Newport yesterday which injured 13 people.The crash between junction 25 and 26 on the eastbound carriageway involved a lorry, a bus and…
Almost half of people in Wales cut spending to cope with rising household bills
More than two thirds of people in Wales are worried about the effect that rising household bills will have on their finances over the next year, according to research by Citizens Advice.Citizens…
Welsh Ambulance Service prepares for Six Nations fever
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is prepared for one of the busiest days in the sporting calendar with the RBS Six Nations poised for kick off this weekend.More than 140,000 people are expected…
Plaid leader calls for fair play over mileage allowance cuts
Plaid Cymru’s leader on Caerphilly Council, Colin Mann, has criticised proposals by the Labour-run council to cut the mileage payments to staff who use their cars for work.He said the reduction in…