The Welsh Government recently said it will bow to public opinion and defer any reforms until 2028.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Police ‘not confident’ in bar owner’s plan for extended drinking hours
Police have objected to a Bedwas bar owner’s plans to extend his opening hours.
Two-year extension on the cards for 350-home development
Caerphilly Council planners could grant extra time for detailed designs to be submitted for up to 350 homes at the former Virginia Park Golf Club site.
Bar applies to serve alcohol until 4am on weekends
Kedward Consultancy Ltd wants to extend the hours of its alcohol licence at The Unit, formerly Keds Cafe Bar.
Council says it is making progress promoting Welsh language
Cabinet members have welcomed news of the council’s progress in meeting national standards on promoting the Welsh language.
Council agrees extra funding for new all-weather sports pitch
Senior councillors have backed the release of up to £145,000 of funding for a new all-weather sports facility in Oakdale.
Support for deal to strengthen schools’ ties and share staff
Plans for two Abertridwr schools to enter a federation agreement could save money and help with staffing, senior councillors have heard.
Parking hours to be extended for resident permit holders
Parking permit holders will have priority over spaces for longer in the evenings thanks to an extension to the current rules.
Yoga classes improving pupil behaviour after exclusion rates deemed ‘too high’
Yoga is one of several “wellbeing interventions” the council is promoting to deal with “factors that might underpin pupil behaviour”.
Council ‘can’t make promises’ jobs are safe if school shake-up goes ahead
The council has launched a public consultation on proposals to close Lewis Girls’ School and make boys-only Lewis School Pengam co-ed.