Public bodies in Wales may not receive full compensation from the UK Government for the cost of employer national insurance increases.
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Schools set to enter federation deal after pupil support for stronger ties
Cwmaber Infants School and Cwmaber Junior School will enter into a federation arrangement in January.
Council struggling to hire enough parking wardens because of ‘challenging’ nature of job
Thousands of parking tickets were issued in Caerphilly last year despite the council struggling to hire enough wardens.
Community groups may take over more council buildings in future
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it “simply cannot afford to deliver everything which it currently does”, owing to “significant” financial challenges.
‘Huge gap’ remains in council budget despite ‘welcome’ rise in funding
A “huge gap” remains in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s budget for the next two years despite a funding increase from the Welsh Government.
Male voice choir joins forces with women’s choir as part of anti-violence campaign
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir will sing alongside Caerphilly Ladies Choir as part of the ‘Not in My Name’ campaign, which aims to end all violence and abuse towards women.
Newport Council still facing budget pressures despite ‘positive’ funding settlement
Extra money for Newport’s public services is “positive news” but the city council still faces “significant cost pressures”, its leader says.
Calls for Wales to have parity of powers with Scotland
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warned billions of pounds-worth of investment is being withheld because of a lack of powers over rail infrastructure.
As many as 100,000 people in Wales could have Long Covid
As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from Long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard.
Last single-sex secondary schools in Wales to merge despite job loss fears
Members of the teaching union NASUWT held a protest outside the council’s headquarters before the decision was made.