Mark Drakeford confirmed plans for a land value tax remain on the table as a potential long-term replacement for council tax and business rates.
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Online abuse of politicians ‘getting worse by the day’
Senedd Members called for urgent action to tackle the “existential crisis” of abuse, harassment and intimidation faced by politicians on social media.
Freeport jobs promises ‘quietly revised down’
Promises of job creation at two freeports have been stealthily downgraded by thousands of jobs, with Wales falling far behind the curve, a Senedd Member warned.
Hopes for extension of fund which brought £32m ‘positive impact’ to city
Senior councillors and volunteer groups in Newport hope post-Brexit funding for local authorities will continue in future, after the city received more than £32 million towards various projects.
Gas pipe works completed after two months
The project, which began on Ystrad Mynach’s Pengam Road in April, was carried out by Wales and West Utilities.
Council planning a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents in need
Newport City Council is planning to launch a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents who feel their communities have missed out on previous support and funding.
Row continues over homes plan for ‘cherished’ green space in village
Villagers who say a new housing development will destroy a well-used green space have urged Caerphilly County Borough Council to rethink its plans.
Friends’ 150-mile fundraising trek in memory of Abertridwr man Ben Crook
Friends of father-of-two Ben Crook. who died after a fall in Turkey, are trekking from Senghenydd to Snowdon to raise money for his children.
Council ward boundary review begins as residents’ views sought
The electoral map of Caerphilly County Borough could be redrawn as a review of council ward boundaries gets underway.
Eisteddfod yr Urdd is ‘huge opportunity’ for Newport
Hosting the Eisteddfod yr Urdd could be transformative for Newport and “life-changing” for its young citizens, according to senior councillors.