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.
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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.
Caerphilly gym duo set to run London Marathon for charity
Simon Blunsdon and Lianne Fletcher are set to run their first marathon this April for children’s charity NSPCC.
‘It changed the fabric of our society’ – Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on the miners’ strike
On the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike, Peredur Owen Griffiths MS discusses its impact on Wales in his blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Children’s orchard takes shape after nearly 50 trees planted
Children from Hendredenny Park Primary have been busy planting trees as part of a community council’s effort to improve the local environment.