Local taxpayers should not foot a 6.99% higher bill to fund Gwent Police next year, the region’s police and crime panel has concluded.
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Road closed after Stagecoach bus catches fire
A road has been closed and diversions put in place after a bus caught fire in the Darran Valley.
Landslip repair works expected to last eight weeks
Work to repair a landslip on a stretch of road between Bargoed and Deri is expected to last eight weeks, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.
Ladies choir to perform at Miners Centre fundraising concert
Caerphilly Ladies Choir will be performing alongside a number of soloists at a fundraising concert for Caerphilly Miners Centre next month.
Shipping container changing room plans at Centre for Sporting Excellence
The new changing rooms have been earmarked for land currently occupied by a bin store, bike storage and disabled parking bays.
Green light to convert club into new home
Their decision paves the way for applicant Dean Morgan to transform the New Bungalow Club, adding a gym and games room to the property.
Government defends 70% recycling target after half of councils fall short
The Welsh Government said it has a “longstanding” and “comprehensive” support system in place to get authorities over the line.
St David Awards finalists announced by First Minister
Ystrad Mynach boxer Lauren Price MBE and Aberbargoed actor Luke Evans are among the finalists for this year’s St David Awards.
City’s ‘incredible’ recycling rate is one of Wales’ best
Newport City Council recorded one of the highest recycling rates in Wales last year, new figures show.
Recycling rates improve but borough lags behind rest of Wales
The county borough managed to recycle 61.6% of the waste it collected – well below a 70% minimum target the Welsh Government introduced last April.