Two Tory councillors in Newport have called upon the local authority to oppose the UK Government’s digital ID plans.
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Council leader to take on residents’ questions in new video series
Caerphilly residents will be given new opportunities to ask questions of the county borough council’s leader, who wants to improve communication with the public.
Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for ten-and-a-half years over pro-Russia bribes
In total, Gill took around £40,000 in exchange for tabling motions, delivering speeches, and enabling media access for individuals linked to pro-Russian interests.
Newbridge Memo gets £200k funding to preserve its heritage for future generations
Newbridge Memo has received more than £200,000 funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Airbnb holds ‘major reservations’ over Welsh tourism bill
Airbnb has warned property owners could check out of the Welsh tourism market for good over “rushed” licensing rules which could cost hosts up to an estimated £15m.
‘It will be horrendous’: Why villagers are uniting to stop a new McDonald’s
Residents fear delays, gridlock, and more pollution on the already congested A472 – and they say the fast-food chain isn’t listening.
City could bring in tougher rules for HMOs
Councillors in Newport have set their sights on tougher rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), seeking more transparency and regulation.
Council proposes changing 20 roads back to 30mph
The council said its officers had completed a “comprehensive review” of the borough’s speed limits after receiving 270 comments on potential changes.
Council step closer to appointing new operator for Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Caerphilly County Borough Council currently manages the site, via an agreement with landowner Natural Resources Wales.
Senedd debate on ‘omnishambles’ UK budget ends in deadlock
Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan led the charge ahead of the chancellor’s statement next week, warning public services cannot afford another UK budget that “sidelines Wales”.