A Newport man has won the right to keep a new extension and wall at his home – after his sister, who co-owns the property, objected.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council hopes to address homes shortage by ‘taking hassle out of letting properties’
Acting as a bridge between landlords and tenants could help Newport City Council find homes for more people, the local authority hopes.
Speed limit change expected despite claim drivers are ‘unfairly treated’
Cutting the speed limit on a stretch of road in eastern Newport will reportedly improve safety even though the area is not considered an “accident hotspot”.
Time running out to have your say on leisure centre and library closure plans
Caerphilly residents have little more than a week left to comment on closure plans for a series of libraries and leisure centres.
Meals on wheels service set for changes after being saved from axe
Caerphilly Council’s meals on wheels service could be set for changes this spring, months after it was saved from the axe.
Budget passed after row over council tax rise and use of reserves
Councillors in Caerphilly have backed a new budget after a protracted argument over raising council tax and spending reserves.
Educate fly-tippers with ‘waste awareness courses’, councillor suggests
Fly-tippers and other waste offenders could benefit from going on an awareness course similar to speeding drivers, a councillor in Newport has suggested.
School crossing patrols could be saved but row over council reserves goes on
Caerphilly Council’s cabinet has met to finalise its budget proposals for the coming financial year.
Police to continue anti-social behaviour patrols in city centre
Gwent Police will continue dedicated patrols in Newport city centre and other hotspot areas for antisocial behaviour, thanks to new funding.
Council renews business rates support scheme for city centre traders
Eligible traders in Newport could continue to receive a business rate reduction of up to 65% in the coming financial year.