Councillors in Newport have backed calls to ban the release of helium balloons from public land, over concerns for wildlife and the environment.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Concern Newport Council’s customer service issues are linked to home working
More council staff in Newport should return to the office to improve customer service levels, a councillor has suggested.
Newport Council leader coy on future plans for city regeneration
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the preparation of plans to revive Newport “take time” and wouldn’t be unveiled until later the year.
Community wants tougher rules on antisocial behaviour despite recent ‘lull’
Cllr Kevin Whitehead said there had been a “lull” in bad behaviour, but said locals were “fearful at any time it could kick off again”.
Council nearing end of search for new £156,000 chief executive
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‘Another victory for residents’ as council concedes in legal row to close leisure centre
Caerphilly County Borough Council has conceded in a legal battle over the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
Rat fears at ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping site ‘getting bigger by the day’
Cllr David Fouweather said he and people living near the mound of illegally-dumped rubbish had made repeated calls to the city council, asking for it to be cleared.
Leisure centre closures ‘would have devastating impact’
Bedwas, Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres could all close in the summer if the plans go ahead.
Councillors warn ‘extremely challenging’ financial pressures lie ahead
Caerphilly County Borough Council is facing a “sobering” financial outlook despite an increase in Welsh Government funding, senior councillors and officers have warned.
Row continues over future of ‘valuable’ smaller libraries set for closure
The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.