Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth described the funding formula as a weak, short-term solution from the 20th century.
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Fears Wales’ national collections could be at risk due to budget cuts
The Senedd has backed calls to keep free entry to museums amid concerns that Welsh Government budget cuts risk endangering Wales’ national collections.
Vaughan Gething elected as First Minister – but challenges have just begun for Welsh Labour
Cardiff University’s Huw L Williams looks into the challenges facing Vaughan Gething as he becomes Wales’ First Minister.
Councillor to take on walking challenge to support stroke group
Cllr Andrew Farina-Childs has been making regular trips around Blackwood Showfield – often being joined by members of the community for support.
Barclays to close, but staff will be based at community centre
Barclays Bank staff are to be based at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle Centre, once the town’s branch closes.
“Long-term” closures required for road still in need of repair
The A469 near Troedrhiwfuwch, which runs between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn, was affected by a landslip in 2014, and Storm Dennis in 2020.
Council confirms leisure centre will shut down permanently in blow to campaigners
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have voted to permanently close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, bringing to an end a seven-year battle that at one point spilled into the courts.
Council tax bills set to quadruple for long-term empty homes
The premiums are a Welsh Government idea designed to increase the nation’s housing stock by making it costly for owners to hang on to empty homes.
Vaughan Gething receives backing of Senedd Members to become First Minister-elect
Vaughan Gething has won the backing of Senedd Members and will officially become Wales’ new First Minister once given approval by King Charles III.
“It needs to be commemorated” – Miners’ strike 40 years on
New Tredegar residents and former miners came together this month to mark 40 years since the miners’ strike.