Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly County Borough councillor Gaynor Oliver, who has passed away.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Primary school merger plans set to be decided
Cabinet members will meet on Wednesday to discuss the proposed amalgamation of Hendre Infants and Hendre Juniors, in Caerphilly town.
Primary school community set to learn fate as closure decision nears
Cabinet members will meet on Wednesday April 16 to discuss the latest objections to proposals to shut Rhydri Primary School.
Council weighs up costs and climate impact of switching street lights back on
A pledge to switch street lights back on could come at a financial and environmental cost to Newport City Council.
Council seeking ‘revised approach’ to sports pitch fees after 75% hike backlash
More than 5,000 people signed a petition warning the rise in fees “could lead to the collapse” of grassroots programmes.
Claim city roundabout works will cause ‘serious difficulties’ as project funding questioned
The Welsh Government said it had provided “significant funding” for development work and will liaise with councils on “final investment decisions”.
People ‘diving behind bushes’ due to ‘restrictive’ public toilet opening hours
Residents “continually” raise the issue of “restrictive” opening hours at public toilets in the borough’s parks and cemeteries, a councillor has said.
Empty town centre shop could become new nail salon
The vacant unit was previously a Thomson travel agency, then rebranded to a Tui store – with that firm now based at Castle Court Shopping Centre.
Devolving Crown Estate ‘would make a huge difference’
Councillors in Newport have backed a growing chorus of calls for the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales.
How drones are helping police tackle ‘scourge’ of illegal e-bike riders
The pioneering use of drones to track and catch nuisance or illegal e-bike riders in Newport could become a police tactic elsewhere in the UK.