Six candidates will compete in the Rogerstone North by-election for Newport City Council on Thursday May 7.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Heritage Party candidate wants to tackle climate and sex education policies
Wales has been underserved by devolution and should make changes to climate and sex education policies, according to Mike Ford, the Heritage Party’s candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.
Independent candidate pledges to serve residents without party interference
Voters deserve a Senedd Member who will represent them instead of toeing a party line, according to independent candidate Taran Clayton.
Green Party candidate pledges change for voters ‘sick to back teeth’ of excuses
The Greens hope their progressive policies will drive them towards a successful election result this month and return their first-ever Senedd Members.
Lib Dem candidate says Wales has ‘drifted’ and economy must be fixed
Mike Hamilton said he wants to “bring back adult leadership” and policies based on long-term strategies.
Council urged to find ‘credible plan’ to solve £8m temporary accommodation pressures
A councillor has called for a “credible plan” to deal with homelessness, after it emerged the council spent more than £8 million on temporary accommodation last year.
Reform candidate pledges a fresh start and ‘common-sense’ decisions for Wales
Dan Thomas, who became Reform’s Welsh leader earlier this year, said the party will cut waste, revive high streets and improve the nation’s infrastructure if it wins the election.
New council rent policy could help people saving for home deposit
Prospective homeowners who are struggling to save for a deposit may benefit from a new rental policy in Caerphilly County Borough.
Councillor who criticised library closures joins independents after leaving Labour
Nelson councillor Brenda Miles has joined Caerphilly County Borough Council’s independent group after quitting Labour.
Labour candidate urges voters to trust experienced hands who ‘care about the community’
Voters next week should put their trust in experienced representatives who know their communities best, according to Welsh Labour candidate Jayne Bryant.