The changes, which could come into force across Wales at the 2027 local government elections, are now out for consultation.
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New plan to grow ‘urban forest’ to 25% of city in next decade
Thousands more trees will be planted across Newport, to add to the current green areas, woodlands and parks which make up its “urban forest”.
Caerphilly’s new Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle vows to “fight like a Trojan”
Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has said he will “fight like a Trojan” for Caerphilly in a victory speech made the day after his party’s historic Senedd by-election win.
Farage ‘not disappointed’ by Reform’s Caerphilly by-election failure
Reform leader Nigel Farage said: “I thought at the start of the day we’d get 12,000 votes – we did. I thought 12,000 votes would be enough – it wasn’t.”
MS questions value for money in hospital car park solar panel plans
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board plans to cover the car park at the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran with a canopy of solar panels, at a cost of £3.3 million.
Campaigners toast public footpath decision but warn against council staff shortages
Walkers were victorious in their efforts to recognise a public footpath in Cwmfelinfach as a public footpath, after telling a council committee they had used the route for years.
Work begins on new all-weather sports pitch and pupil support centre
Construction work on the projects began at Islwyn High School, in Oakdale, on Monday October 27 – with completion expected in the new year.
‘You’re not listening’: Committee grills housing secretary on building safety bill
Labour’s Lee Waters accused Jayne Bryant of ignoring warnings from the sector about pushing through a bill that risks curtailing construction amid a “housing emergency”.
Wales hits pause on weight-loss drugs due to huge demand
GPs will continue to be blocked from prescribing new weight-loss drugs by the Welsh Government because NHS Wales is not ready for the huge demand.
Greyhound racing industry defends sport as Wales weighs ban
The greyhound racing industry has hit back at plans to ban the sport in Wales, claiming data shows deaths have “more than halved” and injuries saw a “significant drop” last year.