Tougher regulation should be introduced to protect residents from “exploitative” practices and end so-called “fleecehold” contracts, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
HMO plans turned down over flood risk
A council report shows the application drew six objections during a recent public consultation period, with concerns including antisocial behaviour, noise and disruption.
Family home extension approved despite neighbour objections
Councillors have backed a family’s extension plan for their Coedkernew home despite dozens of neighbour objections.
HMO approved after being branded ‘neither wanted nor desirable’
Local opposition has failed to stop planning permission for a new HMO in Newport’s St Julians neighbourhood.
Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry traffic
Residents say relentless HGV traffic poses a constant nuisance in their village – with cars damaged, round-the-clock noise, and pollution.
Critics of school transport cuts warn of ‘unacceptable burden’ on children
Hundreds of people have signed a petition against Caerphilly Council’s plans to cut free transport in Aberbargoed – one of nine routes under threat across the county borough.
City-centre traffic lights ‘red for too long’, councillor claims
Traffic lights near Newport’s railway station should be reconfigured to prevent city centre gridlock, a councillor has claimed.
Formal plans lodged for bingo hall flats despite parking fears
Housing association Wales and West Housing has submitted formal plans to replace a nursery and a former bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach with 24 flats.
Council seeking chairperson to oversee how £20m community fund is spent
Caerphilly Council is looking for candidates to oversee how £20 million will be spent on regeneration projects in the north of the county borough.
Newport Council to pause public meetings ahead of Senedd elections
Newport City Council will cancel most of its public meetings over the next six weeks, ahead of the Senedd elections on May 7.