Token-operated vending machines could help improve access to period products in Caerphilly County Borough’s schools, senior councillors have heard.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Revised’ plans submitted for larger HMO in city street
New proposals show the six-bedroom house at 60 Ombersley Road could be converted into a HMO for nine people.
Plans approved for ‘vibrant’ community projects in town’s disused toilets and green space
Plans for two “vibrant” community projects in Risca will transform underused public spaces and provide important services for the town, senior councillors have heard.Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved Community Asset Transfers…
Hopes city can develop more residential support for adults in social care
Newport City Council currently offers residential care to 208 adults who have learning disabilities – of whom 90 live outside Newport.
Cash-strapped council ‘not going to panic’ over gloomy budget forecasts
The budget gap at Caerphilly County Borough Council could grow by more than £6 million, the leader of the cash-strapped local authority has warned.
Time to ‘break the cycle’ of homelessness as city faces huge demand for housing
“Unprecedented” housing pressures are placing more people in Newport at risk of homelessness.
New homes plan for town’s former youth centre site
Up to 23 affordable homes could be built on the site of Risca Youth and Community Centre, new plans show.
Demolition set to begin on primary school to make way for £20m replacement
The first phase of demolition work could begin at Caerphilly’s Plasyfelin Primary School over the summer holidays.
Police investigated death of premature baby at Grange Hospital
Gwent Police said it received “a report of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a baby boy” at the hospital in Cwmbran.
Councillor reportedly suspended from party after criticising library closures
Cllr Brenda Miles was reportedly punished after sending an email to all councillors complaining about a decision to close ten libraries.