Nelson councillor Brenda Miles has joined Caerphilly County Borough Council’s independent group after quitting Labour.
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Labour candidate urges voters to trust experienced hands who ‘care about the community’
Voters next week should put their trust in experienced representatives who know their communities best, according to Welsh Labour candidate Jayne Bryant.
Councillor rues ‘visible decline’ of city centre but senior figures warn against ‘undermining confidence’
A Newport councillor has called on the local authority’s leadership to address a “visible decline” of retailers in the city centre, following news M&S and River Island will close their stores there.
Open Party candidate promises ‘a new way of doing politics’
The Open Party is a relatively new movement which is running in Wales for the first time this May, focusing its efforts on the Newport and Islwyn area.
Church to celebrate 150th anniversary with special services
In May, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood will celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Staff raise nearly £13k for charity in memory of late friend and colleague
Staff at a Caerphilly-based housing association have raised nearly £13,000 in memory of their late friend and colleague.
Homes approved for church that closed over falling congregation numbers
The applicant, David Neade, wants to create two “family dwellings” at the currently vacant St Peter’s Church, in School Street.
Home Bargains eyes expansion in town’s retail park
The discount retailer has requested planning permission to merge with the neighbouring premises and refurbish it to create one larger retail unit.
Five people taken to hospital after two-car crash
Of the five people taken to hospital, three are believed to be in a serious condition, according to Gwent Police.
Council accused of having ‘money to burn’ over shopping centre payments
Newport City Council’s subsidy payments towards a shopping centre deal have passed £4.5 million, according to figures obtained by the local authority’s Conservative group.