The panel found Caerphilly Council is “effectively fulfilling its functions, despite the challenging environment facing local government across Wales and the UK.”
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Panel vetoes police commissioner’s plan to increase local taxpayers’ bills
Local taxpayers should not foot a 6.99% higher bill to fund Gwent Police next year, the region’s police and crime panel has concluded.
Shipping container changing room plans at Centre for Sporting Excellence
The new changing rooms have been earmarked for land currently occupied by a bin store, bike storage and disabled parking bays.
Green light to convert club into new home
Their decision paves the way for applicant Dean Morgan to transform the New Bungalow Club, adding a gym and games room to the property.
Government defends 70% recycling target after half of councils fall short
The Welsh Government said it has a “longstanding” and “comprehensive” support system in place to get authorities over the line.
City’s ‘incredible’ recycling rate is one of Wales’ best
Newport City Council recorded one of the highest recycling rates in Wales last year, new figures show.
Recycling rates improve but borough lags behind rest of Wales
The county borough managed to recycle 61.6% of the waste it collected – well below a 70% minimum target the Welsh Government introduced last April.
‘Sustainable’ or ‘ludicrous’? Opinions split on HMO proposal
A property on Newport’s Caerleon Road could be converted into a HMO for five people, according to new plans submitted to the city council.
New padel court proposed for empty industrial unit
Plans submitted to the county borough council outline how an empty industrial unit at Trecenydd Business Park could be revived as a padel court.
Steep drop in birth rate places school budgets in future jeopardy
A Caerphilly Council report warns the borough’s decreasing birth rate is affecting demand for school places, leading to surpluses.