Darren Millar has announced new roles for South Wales East MSs Natasha Asghar and Laura Anne Jones, as he shuffled his party’s shadow cabinet.
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Bid to merge primary schools moves to next stage
Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School could amalgamate in September 2025.
Council defends proposal to shut down village’s primary school
The proposal to shut down the school has been challenged by parents and some governors, who believe it can be made viable.
Residents told to order repeat medication in advance ahead of Christmas period
People are being urged to order any repeat medication as soon as possible ahead of the Christmas period.
Pupils get into the festive spirit by raising money for food bank
Inspired by the theme of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, younger pupils at Ty Gilfach started a mini-enterprise to raise money for The Rhymney Valley Foodbank.
Welsh public bodies ‘could be shortchanged on NI hike’
Public bodies in Wales may not receive full compensation from the UK Government for the cost of employer national insurance increases.
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.