A new specialist class for children with additional learning needs could be opened at Newport’s Maesglas Primary School.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Shock’ over scale of payout to council’s former chief executive
A payout to the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council totalled more than £280,000 – according to the local authority’s statement of accounts.
Extra road resurfacing pledge after pothole patch-ups branded ‘a waste of time’
Among the areas on the council’s priority list is Groeswen Road, where concerns were raised previously about the impact of potholes on local traders.
Fresh concerns over reduced hours at leisure centre
A councillor has raised fresh concerns over plans for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre, which was previously earmarked for closure and now operates under reduced hours.
Council set to hand over bowling greens to two community clubs
Two more bowls clubs in Caerphilly County Borough are likely to be handed over to community groups as the council looks to further trim its spending.
No backing for call to consider WW2-style rationing over Middle East fears
A Caerphilly councillor’s calls for rationing-style planning has failed to win the support of his colleagues.
Council backs knife crime awareness pledge and mental health support
A knife amnesty could be introduced in Caerphilly County Borough, where councillors have unanimously backed calls for more awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying weapons.
Voluntary sector committee axed under changes to council meetings
Changes to Caerphilly County Borough Council meetings will improve scrutiny after the nation’s auditor found shortcomings, its backers believe.
New mayor is ‘Newport born and bred’ and will champion city’s volunteers
The new mayor of Newport is Cllr Debbie Harvey, who said she will champion the city’s volunteers during her year in office.
New ‘high-quality’ flats proposed above village shop
A developer has submitted plans for two new flats above an Abertridwr shop.