Caerphilly MP Chris Evans is set to run the London Marathon to support families with disabled children.
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Call for by-elections to replace misbehaving Senedd Members
A Labour Senedd Member called for voters to be given a say over who replaces politicians removed from office for wrongdoing under a new “recall” system.
Calls for mandatory offer of return interviews for children who go missing
Senedd Members criticised ministers for rebuffing calls for a mandatory offer of return-to-home interviews for all children who go missing.
‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging’: Cardiff University urged to rethink cuts
In January, the university announced plans to cut 400 jobs and courses – including nursing, languages and music – as well as merge departments such as maths and computing.
Green light for new affordable housing project
Caerphilly County Borough Council, which is leading the project, said the redevelopment will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Residents share dust and noise concerns over more recycling at quarry site
More industrial recycling will be permitted at Machen Quarry, where nearby residents are concerned about dust, noise and traffic.
HMO approved despite emergency access fears in narrow street
A local councillor warned tragedy could strike on Jubilee Road if ambulances or fire vehicles became stuck.
Demolition work to begin as £21million project in Caerphilly nears
Demolition work on the old indoor market on Pentrebane Street is set to begin as part of the Caerphilly Town 2035 masterplan.
Plaid Cymru demand for ‘fair share’ from HS2 voted down
The project was classified as a Wales-and-England project in 2015 by David Cameron’s UK Government despite not an inch of track crossing the border.
Councillors back ski slope project despite officer advice
Councillors in Merthyr Tydfil have voiced their support for a “once in a lifetime” £300 million ski slope development – going against the advice of council officers.