In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East, Laura Anne Jones, talks about the spread of bluetongue, and the decision to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
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Senedd rejects renewed calls for M4 relief road
Senedd Members roundly rejected Conservative calls to deliver an M4 relief road, six years on from the Welsh Government pulling the plug on the project.
First Minister grilled on ‘scattergun’ international strategy
The Senedd’s culture committee scrutinised Baroness Morgan about the Welsh Government’s international strategy and plans for an investment summit.
Caerphilly man charged with ten crimes to appear in court
A 32-year-old man is due to appear in court this morning having been charged with ten separate crimes following an armed manhunt through Caerphilly on Monday.
‘Disgraceful waffle’: Watchdog committee scolds Welsh Government
The Welsh Government issued a disgraceful response to an inquiry on public appointments, a Senedd watchdog committee warned.
Councillor reportedly suspended from party after criticising library closures
Cllr Brenda Miles was reportedly punished after sending an email to all councillors complaining about a decision to close ten libraries.
Funding pressures ‘fuelling’ pupil behaviour problems
Financial pressures on schools and wider public services are exacerbating pupil behaviour problems, with “wholly inadequate” health support, trade unions warned.
Borough ‘definitely’ on track to miss Welsh recycling target this year
The county borough council has lagged behind many other Welsh local authorities’ recycling performance in recent years, putting it at risk of multimillion-pound fines.
Caerphilly nurse awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours
A Caerphilly nurse has been recognised for her work in the NHS after being awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Sculptor behind Caerphilly’s beloved bird statues unveils revamped town squares
Sculptor Julie Westerman, who designed Cardiff Road’s geese and jackdaw statues 30 years ago, returned to the town to officially unveil the revamped public squares this week.