Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has said.
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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.
RSPCA appeal for owner after pony rescued from common
A pony has been rescued from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common over concerns for its welfare, sparking an appeal to find its owner.
Comprehensive school lifts lockdown measures
St Martin’s School in Caerphilly was under lockdown for almost two hours.
Health board declares critical incident as pressure mounts on services
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has been forced to declare a ‘critical incident’ due to “exceptional demand” on its services.
Agents appointed as council looks to offload mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
Commercial estate agents Avison Young has been appointed by the council to market the venue, and discuss its sale with potential buyers.
Senedd Member criticises ‘behind-closed-doors’ appointments
Labour’s Alun Davies criticised the nomination process for the Senedd’s representatives on the UK-EU parliamentary partnership assembly.
Caerphilly Council to vote on motion calling for the devolution of Crown Estate
Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann, who represents Llanbradach, is putting forward the motion, which has cross-party support for it with Labour and Independent councillors backing it.
Gerwyn Price to star at this month’s Dutch Darts Masters
The competition will be held in Den Bosch, Netherlands, between January 24 and January 25, and follows the upcoming Bahrain Darts Masters.