Council chiefs called for a minimum 4% increase in funding for each local authority and three-year settlements to avert the risk of a Welsh council going bust.
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Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
Date set and entries open for Caerphilly 10k
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k will return on Sunday May 11 – with entries now open.
Welsh language education bill clears first hurdle
A shake-up of Welsh language education cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd despite concerns about staff shortages, teachers’ workloads and the cost to schools.
Fuel poverty scheme ‘woefully underfunded’
A flagship scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty would take about 125 years to support every low-income household at the current rate, the Senedd heard.
All smiles as pupils reunited at new primary block — but other school works face delays
Councillors in Newport have welcomed the arrival of new education facilities around the city.
Cascade Ladies impress in dominant win over Caldicot Town Women
Cascade Ladies have started 2025 with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Caldicot Town Women in the Adran South.
Newport Council agrees next steps towards changing some 20mph roads
Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has said.
Residents urged to have their say on council tax rise and budget plans
Billpayers in Newport could see council tax go up by 6.7% from April, working out at an extra £100 for those living in average Band D properties.
Schools facing nearly £3.8m overspend and ‘clear’ financial challenges
All but nine of Newport City Council’s 44 primary schools are forecasting an overspend and will have to dip into their reserves to balance the books.