Councils in Wales are bracing themselves for a multimillion pound “black hole” when they prepare their budgets for next year.
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Welsh ministers ‘creating crisis protocol’ for cash-strapped councils
Last year, a report warned Welsh councils could face a funding gap of £744m by 2027/28.
Farm park wins approval for Christmas lights trail hours extension
The Meadows Farm Village Retreat has won permission for longer opening hours, which owners say will improve evening attractions like a Christmas lights trail.
Senedd sounds alarm on fire authorities
Senedd members called for an “urgent and long overdue” overhaul of fire authorities amid concerns about a culture of bullying, misogyny, racism and nepotism.
Hockey clubs gifted defibrillators as part of push to make the sport safer
Two hockey clubs, with 150 members between them, have been gifted potentially life-saving defibrillators.
Caerphilly RFC legend Fred Brooks’ life honoured at club he loved
Friends and family packed out Caerphilly RFC on Sunday October 6 to pay their respects to club legend Fred Brooks.
Flats plan backed for second time after fresh parking complaints
The building’s new owner believes his vision for the property will provide “good homes for good people”.
Transport minister rejects calls for free youth travel
Ken Skates warned that financial pressures make it impossible to both bring buses back under public control and offer free transport for youngsters.
Heritage body ‘working to the bone’ as workforce nearly halves over past decade
A heritage body warned its workforce has almost halved over the past decade due to cuts, with some staff now “doubling up” and doing two jobs.
Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024
The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.