Senedd Members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes.
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Welsh Government ‘utterly failing’ on waiting lists
A Plaid Cymru MS warned waiting lists have hit record highs in every month since March 2024.
Work to start on new £1million 3G pitch
The council has announced work on the new 3G pitch at Risca Leisure Centre is due to begin next week.
Welsh Government urged to ‘call time on failed GP experiment’
Senedd Members urged the Welsh Government to “call time” on the “failed experiment” of a private company running GP services across Gwent.
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.