Cllr Sean Morgan has torn up his party membership, and accused Labour of failing to deliver on its general election promises and of being “complicit in genocide” in the Middle East.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council leader steps down and says he is no longer ‘aligned’ with Labour Party
The Nelson ward representative was made council leader in 2022 and will remain as an independent councillor until the next local government elections in 2027.
‘Top notch’ £300,000 upgrade planned for city centre CCTV
Newport City Council’s leader said a new fund would support camera upgrades following feedback from residents and traders.
‘Payment error’ saw council receive £259 instead of £259,000 for quarry works
Ty Llwyd was previously used as a disposal site, and local campaigners have called for action to prevent harmful chemicals leaching out into the surrounding woodland and properties.
Affordable homes plan for site of demolished pub
Proposals for 32 affordable homes on the site of a demolished Newport pub have been submitted to the city council.
Fears car park tariff changes could put people off visiting town centres
Ticket changes in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s car parks could put people off visiting town centres, a councillor has warned.
Newport Council spent £19m on agency workers last year
The main opposition group leader likened the council’s agency spends to football clubs signing lots of players on loan, rather than developing homegrown talent.
Court orders council to keep at-risk libraries open while legal challenge is heard
Plans to shut ten libraries across Caerphilly County Borough have taken yet another turn, after a judge granted an interim injunction.
Complaints about council in line with Welsh average
Wales’ public services ombudsman received 81 complaints about Caerphilly County Borough Council in the past year.
Schools with ‘very high surpluses’ expected to justify unspent funding
Schools in Caerphilly will be expected to justify any unspent funding, as a new report shows a collective deficit balance could be recorded this year.