Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader expects a new operator for Llancaiach Fawr will have been found by the end of April.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
All smiles as pupils reunited at new primary block — but other school works face delays
Councillors in Newport have welcomed the arrival of new education facilities around the city.
Newport Council agrees next steps towards changing some 20mph roads
Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has said.
Residents urged to have their say on council tax rise and budget plans
Billpayers in Newport could see council tax go up by 6.7% from April, working out at an extra £100 for those living in average Band D properties.
Schools facing nearly £3.8m overspend and ‘clear’ financial challenges
All but nine of Newport City Council’s 44 primary schools are forecasting an overspend and will have to dip into their reserves to balance the books.
Proposals for council tax rise and ‘pay more for less’ service cuts come under fire
The local authority has long warned it must make “difficult decisions” on spending, in the face of an estimated £45 million budget gap over the next two years.
Safety wardens and crossing patrols at risk in council’s bid to balance budget
The council estimates it will have to make more than £21 million of savings in its budget for next year, if it is to balance the books.
Three leisure centres at risk of closing down this year
The futures of three council-run leisure centres are under threat – but residents will soon be able to have their say on the proposals before a final decision is made.
Ten libraries still under threat despite opposition to council reforms
Reducing the number of sites to a handful of regional “hubs” will “provide a more sustainable and resilient library service” for customers, the council has said.