Councillors in Newport have backed a new budget which supporters say invests in important services for residents – but critics say will cost taxpayers more.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Plans for nine-bed HMO conversion submitted
A five-bedroom house in Trethomas could be converted into a HMO for nine people, according to plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Plans for major solar farm will bring community benefits, council says
The proposed Cwm Ifor solar farm, which would be built on land above Penyrheol and Abertridwr, could create enough energy to power 6,000 homes.
‘We need to see something positive happening’ in city centre
Newport City Council “should be pushing harder to get potential businesses into the city centre”, a councillor has claimed.
Council tax rise still on table as leader sets out final budget plans
The council’s leader has said it is facing “inescapable financial pressures” and anticipated a funding shortfall of £45 million over the next three years.
Village concerned council may earmark land for housing development
Penpedairheol residents are concerned Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new planning strategy could lead to hundreds of new homes in their village.
‘Extremely positive’ report for Caerphilly’s fostering service
The fostering service at Caerphilly County Borough Council has won praise from inspectors for its supportive work.
Praise for new community hub offering support and activities for residents
Caerphilly-based United Welsh has won planning permission to convert one of the flats there into a new hub for local services.
Council rethink on school transport cuts but some pupils still face six-mile round trips
Primary school children in Caerphilly have been excluded from planned cuts to free pupil transport.
Shopkeepers unsuccessful in plan for midnight alcohol sales
A shop in Caerphilly will not be allowed to sell alcohol until midnight because of the potential impact on nearby residents and the local area.