A new dual-language school campus could open in Rhymney in September 2027, barring any unexpected delays.
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Bargoed in Bloom to return for 2024, with residents encouraged to help make town ‘brighter’
Bargoed in Bloom is returning for 2024 and there is a hope that it can be “bigger and brighter” than before.
UK trade bill poses ‘threat’ to Wales’ devolution settlement
The Senedd voted to withhold consent to part of a UK trade agreement bill due to the “threat” posed to Wales’ constitutional principles and devolution settlement.
Calls for change amid concerns twice as many women as men avoid public transport due to fear
The Senedd backed a call for legislative change following concerns that twice as many women as men do not use public transport out of fear for their safety.
Unions hit out at reform of council’s home tuition service
Trade unions have hit out at new changes to home tuition in Caerphilly County Borough, but senior councillors say the move will help pupils.
Senedd Members clash over gender quota plans
Plans to ensure equal representation of women in the Senedd have been described as a waste of time, energy and resources due to the likelihood of legal roadblocks.
Increased council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties raises more than £17m
Julie James said more than £17m additional revenue was raised by councils in 2022/23 to be invested in public services, including addressing homelessness and social housing.
Low birth rates blamed for school’s dwindling pupil numbers
A final decision on the closure of an infants’ school in Llanbradach will be made in early April, after parents and governors decided not to object to the plans.
Plans for Rhymney property to be converted into five-bedroom HMO
Bajrangi Developments Ltd, a Cardiff-based company, has applied to change 16 High Street into an HMO.
Gwent Police chief constable to retire later this year
Gwent Police’s chief constable, Pam Kelly, has announced she will be retiring this year after five years in the top job.