Plans to increase council tax bills in Newport have come under fire from critics who say residents can “ill afford” to pay more for reduced services.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Neighbour objections not enough to stop HMO approval
The application, from Mathieson and Bell Ltd, is to convert 60 Ombersley Road from a six-bedroom house into a HMO for eight people.
Newport Council sets out which roads could change back to 30mph
Newport City Council has proposed reverting 16 roads to a higher 30mph speed limit across the city.The proposed changes follow a public consultation which attracted more than 3,500 responses.City residents suggested 335…
Council tax rise of 6.7% proposed for Newport residents
Newport residents could face a 6.7% council tax increase in April, according to the city council’s draft budget proposals.
Dozens of 20mph roads up for speed limit review following public calls for change
Dozens of stretches of road across Caerphilly County Borough could revert to 30mph speed limits, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.
Eight ‘sustainable’ homes proposed for town
Caerphilly County Borough Council approved a scheme for 11 homes on the land in 2018, but that planning permission has since expired.
City council sets out firm stance on tourist tax policy
The Welsh Government has proposed giving councils powers to charge overnight visitors and then use that money to help fund tourism services.
Plans unveiled for ‘first-class’ replacement primary school
The existing school would be demolished in phases to make way for a new 420-place primary, as well as a 60-place nursery, according to plans.
Farm owners in fresh bid to house holiday ‘pods’ on their land
The owners of a farm near Bedwas are reapplying for permission to house four self-catering holiday accommodation “pods” on their land.
Mixed fortunes for shopkeepers in bid to extend alcohol sales hours
The owners of Shock, on Bartlett Street, had claimed later licensing hours would help them increase their income after they were forced to leave their old premises.