Welsh councils have warned plugging a £436m budget gap for next year would require an average council tax increase of 22% or the loss of 14,000 jobs.
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Votes to be counted day after next Senedd election instead of overnight
Daytime counts have become common practice in Wales, with votes for the 2021 Senedd election being counted during the daytime on the day following the election.
McDonald’s planning to open in Maesycwmmer, but traffic concerns voiced
McDonald’s has announced plans for a new drive-thru restaurant, at land currently used as a car dealership, off the A472 in Maesycwmmer – but questions have been raised over traffic levels.
More patients, less funding: ‘inverse workload law’ hitting GPs in poorest areas
GP practices serving the most deprived parts of Wales are under-resourced, overworked and facing collapse despite experiencing the greatest patient need, a committee heard.
Support worker recognised with national award
A support worker from Bargoed has been recognised with a national award for her work supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Wales ‘hurt hardest’ by Brexit trade barriers
Delyth Jewell led an “unprecedented” cross-committee inquiry which found “unanimous” agreement from witnesses that the UK-EU trade deal has not benefited Wales.
New homes approved for second time following boundary error
Applicant Antony James won planning permission for the new properties at a committee meeting in July 2024.
‘Frustration’ over lack of detail on £20m regeneration funding
The UK Government announced in September the borough would receive that sum in Pride in Place Fund cash over a ten-year period.
£1 bus fares for under-15s launched across Wales
A new scheme offering £1 bus travel to anyone aged between five and 15 in Wales has been launched across Wales.
Council could add to calls for review of pension fund’s possible links to Gaza conflict
A cross-party group of councillors, including several cabinet members, has backed a review of the Greater Gwent Pension Fund’s investment portfolio.