The leader of Caerphilly Council said he “completely” understands concerns around the condition of the borough’s roads ahead of planned resurfacing and repairs.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Clampdown on abandoned trolleys set to come into force
Newport City Council has taken on powers to seize and remove abandoned shopping trolleys, which can then be reclaimed by their owners for a fee.
Newport needs public transport changes and relief road, says council leader
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the pace of the city’s growth meant “it doesn’t take a genius to work out we’ll have more people who need to move around”.
Tax bills to rise as Newport Council declares war on potholes
Council tax bills will increase by 4.9% in Newport this year to help fund what the council leader called a “huge investment” in the city’s public services.
Council backs WASPI calls for ‘fair’ women’s pension compensation
Women affected by changes to the state pension qualifying age deserve “fair, prompt and just” compensation, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Council tax rise approved despite affordability concerns
Council cabinet members say the new budget will avoid unpopular service cuts, but opponents have questioned the 6.25% council tax rise.
Council reserves expected to shrink by 75% over next two years
Cabinet members met on Tuesday February 24 ahead of a final budget vote to discuss the health of the local authority’s reserves.
Plan for 21 new homes approved after affordable housing deal struck
A proposal for 21 new homes in Oakdale has been given the final go-ahead after a deal was struck for affordable housing.
Thumbs up for butcher’s shop conversion into holiday let
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam can be converted into holiday accommodation, council planners have decided.
HMO conversion fails to win council backing
A proposal for a new HMO in Newport has failed to win approval from city council planners, who said the conversion could have a “negative” impact on the area.