A former minister warned the traditional business model for Welsh town centres is “dead”, dismissing “magic bullets” such as free parking and abolishing business rates.
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Council welcomes chance to learn from European cities on ‘prestigious’ leader programme
A seat at the “top table” of European cities will give Newport a chance to share expertise and secure future prosperity, the city council’s leader has insisted.
City neighbourhood chosen for ‘No One Left Behind’ pilot project
Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative.
Missed bin collections branded ‘very poor’ in some areas
More than 8,000 bin collections have been missed across Caerphilly County Borough so far this year, new figures show.
Caerphilly’s Senedd by-election candidates face off in feisty BBC Wales TV debate
At a packed Bedwas Workmen’s Hall the hopefuls fielded questions on voters’ pressing issues, from public services to immigration.
Steelworkers face ‘catastrophic’ Christmas pay cuts
David Rees, who chairs the Senedd’s cross-party group on steel, warned the 65% pay packets would be disastrous for families still reeling from thousands of job losses.
PM quizzed in Commons over why he’s yet to visit Caerphilly ahead of by-election
Last month, Sir Keir Starmer said he was unsure if he would be visiting the area as part of Labour’s campaign to regain the seat.
Caerphilly Senedd by-election candidates in BBC Wales television debate
Six of the eight candidates vying to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd Member will be taking part in a live televised debate this evening.
City council to launch new abandoned trolley policy with £100 return fees for shops
Newport is preparing to launch a new abandoned shopping trolley policy which could land supermarkets with £100 fees for their return.
Cancer survivor criticises ‘slow progress’ on care reforms
Jessica Mason, 43, spoke out amid concerns that 15 of an inquiry’s 26 recommendations to improve gynaecological cancer care in Wales remain undelivered nearly two years on.