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The Senedd Commission: What is it and what does it do?

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

The Senedd Commission is often mentioned when discussing Welsh politics – but what actually is it and what does it do?

18-year-old driver dies in Caerphilly crash

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

The collision happened along the A468, between the Pwllypant and St Cenydd roundabouts in Caerphilly, at around 11.25pm on Thursday May 21.

Second bid lodged to convert ‘disused’ office into five-bed HMO

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

Plans for a HMO in Ystrad Mynach have been resubmitted after an earlier application was rejected over flooding concerns.

Thumbs up for new ‘pumptrack’ at skate park

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

A new track for bikes, scooters and skateboards has been approved in revamp plans for a skate park in Nelson.

Developer wants more time to plan 23 homes on former Aldi site

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

A developer has asked for more time to submit detailed plans for 23 new homes on the former Aldi site in Rhymney.

Fly-tipping ‘crisis’ linked to tougher rules on waste and recycling

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

Freedom of Information Act disclosures show the council has recorded nearly 24,000 incidents of illegal waste dumping since 2015, including a peak of 3,590 last year.

Progress on new waste depot plan aimed at driving up poor recycling rates

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

Plans for a new waste depot have moved a step closer, as Caerphilly County Borough Council bids to improve its ailing recycling rates.

Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term.

Rhymney line passengers face bank holiday disruption

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

Rail passengers using the Rhymney line over the bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect disruption as engineering works take place across the Cardiff and Valleys network.

School could open new specialist class for ALN pupils

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

A new specialist class for children with additional learning needs could be opened at Newport’s Maesglas Primary School.

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    The Senedd Commission: What is it and what does it do?Friday, May 22, 2026
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    18-year-old driver dies in Caerphilly crashFriday, May 22, 2026
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    Second bid lodged to convert ‘disused’ office into five-bed HMOFriday, May 22, 2026
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    Thumbs up for new ‘pumptrack’ at skate parkFriday, May 22, 2026
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    Developer wants more time to plan 23 homes on former Aldi siteFriday, May 22, 2026
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    Fly-tipping ‘crisis’ linked to tougher rules on waste and recyclingFriday, May 22, 2026

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