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Welsh Government to hold summit on responsible dog ownership

The summit has been called by Welsh Government minister Lesley Griffiths in response to a series of incidents involving dangerous dogs across the UK.

Homes which have stood empty for years could play an important role in fixing a national housing crisis, according to Cllr Shayne Cook.

Residents can take part in the “Bargoed Town Centre Tomorrow” conversation by submitting their feedback – both positive and negative.

‘WellMAN’ day is being run by Bargoed Library in collaboration with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, GAVO and Caerphilly Cares.

A bigger bus stop and a ramped footpath will be installed outside Caerphilly Castle as part of wider plans to increase visitor numbers.

Ethnic minorities, women, and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics, a Senedd inquiry concluded.

Concerns were raised about residency rules for election candidates, vacant seats, and powers to increase the number of ministers.

A convenience store and post office in Elliots Town could be set for a move after it was deemed “too small”.

Wales has become the first UK nation to introduce the ban, which came into effect on Tuesday October 17.

This week, Senedd Members will debate making conservation management plans compulsory for scheduled monuments like Ruperra Castle.