Councillors in Newport have set their sights on tougher rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), seeking more transparency and regulation.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council proposes changing 20 roads back to 30mph
The council said its officers had completed a “comprehensive review” of the borough’s speed limits after receiving 270 comments on potential changes.
Green light for city shopping centre to offer wider range of uses
The centre was previously restricted to retail, leisure and hospitality activities – but Newport City Council has now approved a wider range of uses within the shopping centre.
HMO bid resubmitted after planners reject eight-bed proposal
A previous application, to turn the property into an eight-bed HMO, was submitted by the same developer in July and rejected in October.
Polling day and candidates announced for Penyrheol by-election
A by-election will be held in the Penyrheol, Trecenydd, and Energlyn ward on Thursday December 11, to contest the seat left vacant following Lindsay Whittle’s election to the Senedd.
Opposition to car park charges among petitions lodged with council
A 2,500-strong petition against higher car park charges has been lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Timescale to plan town’s Christmas lights display ‘just not suitable’
Community councils across Caerphilly should have more time to make their Christmas lights arrangements, a committee has heard.
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking curbs could be extended
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking could be banned at Caerphilly’s bus stops and other public places for another three years.
College’s ‘modern and innovative’ upgrade wins planning approval
Plans for a “state-of-the-art” upgrade at the Coleg Gwent campus in Crosskeys have moved a step closer after winning the support of Caerphilly councillors.
Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pub
Detailed plans for 14 new apartments and a shop have been approved for the site of a former Pontllanfraith pub.