“Dreaded but persistent inflation” is partly to blame after the budget of a Caerphilly school project increased by nearly £3 million.
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Senedd seeks to cover up details of nepotism
Senedd Members recommended concealing information about politicians giving jobs to their family and friends despite a clear conflict of interest.
Bin cuts and new recycling containers ‘the only way’ council can meet national waste targets
Senior councillors have agreed to reduce collections of non-recyclable waste from a fortnightly to a three-weekly service.
Police-led Hyrox fitness scheme running over school summer holidays
A new summer fitness scheme for teenagers, led by Gwent Police, is being held in Ystrad Mynach over the school holidays.
Tory Senedd leader reshuffles top team after Laura Anne Jones’ Reform switch
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was the Tory shadow secretary for local government, housing, and the Armed Forces before quitting the party on Tuesday.
Ty Hafan celebrates 30 years of Caerphilly charity shop
Tŷ Hafan has marked 30 years since it first opened its charity shop in Caerphilly town – with boxing superstar Lauren Price MBE joining in with the celebrations.
Charity’s bid to take over community centre hit by ‘frustrating’ delays
Proposals to hand over a Newport community centre to a local group have suffered “frustrating” and “soul destroying” delays.
Nearly 3,000 visitors at this year’s Bargoed Summer Music Festival
The event, which debuted in 2024, was held again on Saturday July 12, beating last year’s attendance figures.
Senedd Tory leader ‘disappointed’ over Laura Anne Jones defection
The leader of the Conservative group in the Senedd has said he is “disappointed” after Tory MS Laura Anne Jones defected to Reform UK.
South Wales East Senedd Member defects to Reform UK
South Wales East Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones has defected from the Conservatives to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.