Gwent’s police chief constable has said a rejected 6.99% precept increase would have helped the force maintain ongoing improvements.
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Council CCTV staff facing reduced hours in cost-cutting plan
A cost-cutting plan for Caerphilly Council’s CCTV service focuses on reducing staff hours, the local authority has confirmed.
Backing for £2m project to make borough ‘cleaner and greener’
The council is proposing a 50% increase in the project’s budget over the next two years, as part of the new budget proposals.
Reckless driver recalled to prison following release
Casey Jackson, 31, from Rhymney was released from prison on licence, but has since breached the conditions of his release.
Shopkeeper at odds with police and council over later booze sales
A Newport shopkeeper’s hopes of selling alcohol later at night have faced opposition from police and council officers, who argue it could lead to problems for neighbours.
‘You are missed, and you will not be forgotten’
Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.
Twyn Hywel wind farm secures government backing to move ahead
A planned wind farm which could generate enough electricity to power around 81,000 homes has secured government backing, clearing the way for construction to begin next year.
Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate
Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.
Plans for A48 bike and bus lanes still at the drawing board
New bike and bus lanes between Newport and Cardiff are still at the design stage but will give people “more transport options” when they are completed, a minister has said.
Gwent Police chief warns smaller forces could be swallowed up under national reforms
Chief constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said.