Senedd Members urged the Welsh Government to “call time” on the “failed experiment” of a private company running GP services across Gwent.
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Hypothermia concerns for rough-sleepers after council’s first night shelter hit by delays
Independent councillor Nigel Dix criticised the hold-ups and said the plans for a shelter had been on the table for months.
Fire service precept could rise by 4.63% for Caerphilly council tax payers
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently consulting on its budget proposals for 2025/2026.
Welsh Tories lead debate criticising Labour in Westminster
Tory Senedd leader Darren Millar led a debate criticising the Labour UK Government, six months after they took office.
Senedd Members criticise ‘appalling’ cancer delays
Senedd Members quizzed Wales’ health secretary after a damning report revealed “alarming” shortcomings in cancer services.
Council leader apologises for ‘below-standard’ Christmas bin collections
The council’s leader has apologised for disruption to bin collections over Christmas and vowed “matters are in hand to ensure this doesn’t happen again”.
Deputy leader sets out plans for mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader expects a new operator for Llancaiach Fawr will have been found by the end of April.
Councillor salaries could increase by more than £1,000 a year
Councillors are currently paid a basic salary of £18,666, but the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales has proposed an increase.
Welsh Government ‘in the dark’ on £109m national insurance cash
The Welsh Government remains in the dark about how much Wales will receive to cover the estimated £109m cost of tax rises in the public sector, a committee heard.
Pedestrian in critical condition in hospital after van collision
Gwent Police has launched an appeal for information after a pedestrian was hit by a van on the A467 in Risca.