Senior councillors and the Welsh education secretary have welcomed the report and praised the education department for their work.
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Council could axe 12 libraries across borough as part of ‘strategic vision’
Caerphilly County Borough Council is hoping to “maximise resources” by centralising libraries and closing those in smaller towns and villages.
Devolving justice and policing to Wales – what’s holding it back?
Stephen Clear of Bangor University, and Chaynee Hodgetts of Queen Mary University London, look at the devolution of justice and policing to Wales
Live music and one man plays. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Gerwyn Price crashes out of World Grand Prix
Gerwyn Price has missed out on a place in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals after a losing to James Wade in straight sets.
First Minister to meet with UK counterparts in first-ever Council of Nations
First Minister Eluned Morgan will meet with fellow-UK leaders in Scotland on Friday October 11 as part of the first-ever Council of the Nations and Regions.
Committee quizzes watchdog over bias claims
Senedd members scrutinised Wales’ public services watchdog following a row over alleged anti-Conservative comments made by an investigator on social media.
Welsh councils braced for multimillion pound ‘black hole’ in next year’s budgets
Councils in Wales are bracing themselves for a multimillion pound “black hole” when they prepare their budgets for next year.
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.