Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Supported living apartments proposed next to new-build development
The work has been proposed for a site near Oakdale Athletics Club, on part of land where plans for 21 new homes were approved last November.
Newport Council urged to rethink tax increase in new budget
Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.
Critics sound alarm over proposed council tax increase
Proposals to increase council tax bills for Caerphilly County Borough’s residents have been criticised by opposition councillors.
Council defends city centre work amid phone box and ‘worst’ Christmas tree criticism
Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas tree and littering.
Mum who attacked Reform in Senedd by-election TV debate standing for Plaid
A mother who made headlines after attacking Reform’s immigration stance at last year’s Caerphilly Senedd by-election TV debate has been announced as a Plaid Cymru community council candidate.
Tax bills set to go up as council to focus on ‘doing the basics right’
Council tax bills are set to go up in Caerphilly County Borough in April under new draft budget proposals, which include extra investment for cleaning and tidying up the borough.
Takeaway and flats proposed for site of former pub
A former pub in Bargoed could be developed further to include a new takeaway, with flats above.
‘Responsible’ budget proposals avoid cuts – but Newport council tax bills set to rise
Council tax bills could go up across Newport in April, but the city council’s draft budget proposals have avoided public service cuts.
Butcher’s shop could be converted into ‘Airbnb’ property
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam could become short-stay accommodation, according to new proposals lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.