Rebecca Evans told the Senedd the final 2024/25 local government settlement is 3.3% higher than in the current financial year, with a £184m increase in cash terms.
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The NHS is calling on doctors to consider ‘social prescribing’ to improve mental and physical health
Allotments instead of antidepressants? Social prescribing is a new way of thinking in the battle against poor mental health.
Free event to mark 40 years since Miners’ strike
The day-long event will take place at the Whiterose Resource Centre in New Tredegar on March 12.
Welsh rates of income tax frozen for sixth year in a row
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ finance minister, said Welsh taxpayers will continue to pay the same income tax as their English and Northern Irish counterparts in 2024/25.
Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024/25 backed
The Senedd backed the Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024/25 despite concerns about “extreme” cuts to public services.
Library set for May reopening after refurbishment, alongside new childcare unit
Pengam Library has been closed since the Christmas holidays while work is being carried out.
16 young athletes from Caerphilly County Borough to compete on national stage
Sixteen young athletes from Rhymney Valley Athletics Club have been chosen to represent East Wales at the UK-wide cross country competition.
‘End of an era’: Last coal train travels through the borough
The train transported coal from Cwmbargoed Disposal Point to Tata Steel in Port Talbot on February 23.
Footbridge damaged four years ago set to be replaced this year, TfW says
Work to replace a Llanbradach footbridge damaged nearly four years ago is set to be completed this year, Transport for Wales has said.
Support for shop’s booze application despite ‘debauchery’ claim
Caerphilly Council’s licensing sub-committee heard on Tuesday March 5 that Gwent Police had no objections to the application.