Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas tree and littering.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
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.
Formal plans set out to replace old pub with 37 new one-bed homes
The former Tredegar Junction Hotel in Pontllanfraith could be demolished to make way for new housing.
Town’s McDonald’s restaurant in line for facelift
A McDonald’s restaurant in Caerphilly could be set for a new year facelift, according to plans submitted to the county borough council.
Approval sought for cafe conversion five years after work was carried out
Planning permission is being sought for a cafe conversion in Newport, five years after the work was carried out.
Three homes proposed for village’s ‘underused’ green plot
The terraced houses and off-street parking area is proposed for land between Duffryn Road and Llanarth Street, which is currently a grass-covered banking.