A councillor believes the local authority went “over the top” by cancelling public meetings ahead of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Newport leading the way on several climate targets
A 9.7% reduction in the city council’s overall emissions last year (excluding procurement) ranks Newport as the number one local authority in Wales, cabinet members heard this week.
Council welcomes chance to learn from European cities on ‘prestigious’ leader programme
A seat at the “top table” of European cities will give Newport a chance to share expertise and secure future prosperity, the city council’s leader has insisted.
City neighbourhood chosen for ‘No One Left Behind’ pilot project
Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative.
Missed bin collections branded ‘very poor’ in some areas
More than 8,000 bin collections have been missed across Caerphilly County Borough so far this year, new figures show.
Caerphilly’s Senedd by-election candidates face off in feisty BBC Wales TV debate
At a packed Bedwas Workmen’s Hall the hopefuls fielded questions on voters’ pressing issues, from public services to immigration.
City council to launch new abandoned trolley policy with £100 return fees for shops
Newport is preparing to launch a new abandoned shopping trolley policy which could land supermarkets with £100 fees for their return.
No decision yet on public toilet reopening after summer trial
A trial reopening of public toilets in a Newport park has concluded, with no decision yet on making the move permanent.
Larger turbine blades proposed for wind farm
Turbine blade sizes could be increased at a proposed wind farm potentially capable of powering 81,000 homes.
Plans for 17 new homes finally get thumbs up
Proposals for 17 new homes in Abertridwr have won planning permission following an agreement over affordable housing.