Some schools in the county borough are struggling to balance their budgets, an issue which is partly down to drops in pupil numbers.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Plan for further ALN support in some schools moves a step closer
Plans to open a series of “specialist resource bases” for pupils with additional learning needs in Caerphilly have moved a step closer.
Leisure centre opening hours could be cut in latest money-saving plan
Two public consultation sessions will be held at New Tredegar Leisure Centre in early December.
Councillors ponder future of police scrutiny after PCCs scrapped
The leader of Newport City Council said he agrees with plans to abolish police and crime commissioners as “part of a wider landscape of police reform”.
Pork ‘isn’t off the menu’ amid false rumours of school lunch ban
Online claims that pork was removed from some school menus in Newport are not true, a senior councillor has confirmed amid warnings about “rumour and speculation”.
‘Lengthy discussions’ over future of city’s historic Westgate Hotel
The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.
Councillors criticise ‘misinformation’ around digital ID proposals
Labour councillors in Newport have fought back against Tory claims the UK Government’s digital ID proposals could have “adverse” impacts on the nation.
Newport councillors back call for tighter regulation of HMOs
Tighter regulations around houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will ensure “fairness” and “common sense”, a Newport councillor has claimed.
Dog control measures renewed amid lack of enforcement concerns
Dog owners in Newport must obey rules on using leads and keeping their pets away from sports pitches for at least another three years.
Meet the candidates for the Penyrheol ward by-election
Five candidates have been selected to compete in the upcoming Penyrheol ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday December 11.