A closed-list system would be used for future Senedd elections under current proposals, meaning the electorate would vote for parties rather than people.
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Work to build Caerphilly’s new leisure centre set to begin next summer
Work on building a new leisure centre in Caerphilly should begin in summer 2024, according to the person managing the £33.6 million project.
Calls for Wales to be represented at COP climate talks after UK representative returns early
MSs criticised the “farcical and chaotic’ UK Government after its representative returned home from COP28, leaving Wales with no voice at the crunch climate change talks.
Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales’ First Minister
Mark Drakeford has announced he will step down as the First Minister of Wales and the leader of Welsh Labour.
Man to appear in court after viral swan attack video
A 35-year-old man has been charged after a video of a swan being dragged by its neck outside Caerphilly Castle went viral.
Bin bag inspectors to patrol tips in borough due to ‘serious waste issue’
The new policy will come into force on February 12, 2024 as the council tries to improve its recycling rates before Welsh Government targets are raised.
New planning application for controversial canteen and takeaway
The canteen is based in a portable building on the land at the Former Station House, Rhymney, and is part of a controversial development.
Former Rhymney resident and Amazon bestseller releases latest detective novel set close to home
A former Rhymney resident has released the latest installment in their detective series – and this one is set in the Rhymney Valley.
Peredur Owen Griffiths: “It is important that a clear message is sent by our parliament”
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses why he felt it was important for the Senedd to pass a motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Salon offering free haircuts to the homeless this Christmas
Caerphilly hairdresser Angela Tamlin will be offering free haircuts to the homeless from her salon on Western Industrial Estate.