Wales’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not suddenly start flowing.
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‘Lifeline’ meals on wheels service saved after widespread opposition to closure
The council’s cabinet has agreed to ask its officers to find ways to make the service more sustainable, rather than axe it.
Social care commissioning standards may be ‘unachievable’
Mabon ap Gwynfor raised concerns about the national rules for councils and health boards on commissioning care and support, which came into force on September 1.
Welsh Government branded ‘delusional on Transport for Wales’
Natasha Asghar criticised a Welsh Government statement for singing the praises of TfW as a beacon for the benefits of a publicly owned rail operator.
Commuters face seven months of disruption due to gas works
Starting from Monday October 7, Wales and West Utilities are set to undergo a £350,000 project to upgrade gas pipes in the Pontygwindy Road area.
Local author to launch ‘mind body and soul’ book at Caerphilly Library soon
An author from Machen is set to talk about his newest book at Caerphilly Library next month.
Health secretary sets out plans to ready Welsh NHS for ‘significant’ winter pressures
Jeremy Miles said planning for winter is a year-round task that begins in early spring to learn lessons from the season just past.
Dismay as gender-equal Senedd plan dropped
Senedd members voted to scrap plans for gender quotas in Welsh Parliament elections despite concerns about “false hope” and taxpayers’ money being wasted.
Mothballing Llancaiach Fawr ‘tantamount to cultural vandalism’
Supporters of the venue launched an impassioned resistance at a meeting on Tuesday September 24 against the council’s cost-cutting proposals.
Critics rail against ‘shameful’ plan to axe meals on wheels service
The council argues it has to make difficult decisions to save an estimated £45 million over the next two years, but critics say this proposal is a cut in the wrong place.