Promotion of the Welsh language at Newport City Council has improved but “we will always be able to do better”, a cabinet member has said.
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Warning change to councils’ funding could cost Newport millions
Councillors in Newport have agreed any changes to the way local government is funded in Wales must not come at the city’s expense.
Backing for mobile phone restrictions in borough’s schools
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have given their backing to the county borough’s schools for their policies on restricting pupils’ use of mobile phones.
Primary school swimming scheme pilot to begin in autumn
Primary school pupils in Years 4 and 5 are to be offered a minimum of 20 swimming and water safety lessons under a new £2 million Welsh Government scheme.
Thumbs up for ‘high-quality’ flats in town’s former bank building
Ten “high-quality” flats can replace a former bank building in Blackwood town centre, planning officers have agreed.
More than 200 people oppose conversion of ‘vital’ green space into allotments
More than 200 people have told Newport City Council they do not want a green space in Rogerstone converted into new allotments.
Work begins on £14m project to merge Nelson primary school sites
pupils currently based at the former Llancaeach Junior site will move to an expanded Llanfabon site as part of a £14 million scheme.
Waiting lists and emergency department delays at “unacceptable” levels
Wales’ health minister Mabon ap Gwynfor described the figures as “disappointing and unacceptable” and admitted too many patients are waiting too long for treatment.
Swimming pool reopens after five-week closure
The swimming pool at Newbridge Leisure Centre is reopening following improvement works.
Rugby club set to take over running of village pitches from council
Senghenydd RFC has been tipped to take over the management of the pitches, pavilion and bowling green at the village’s Welfare Park and Windsor Colliery playing field.