Councillors are currently paid a basic salary of £18,666, but the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales has proposed an increase.
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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.
Welsh council chiefs call for minimum funding increase to prevent bankruptcy risk
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.
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.