Gwent’s NHS board still hasn’t been told what it needs to do to improve, seven weeks after the Welsh Government moved it towards special measures.
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Steep drop in birth rate places school budgets in future jeopardy
A Caerphilly Council report warns the borough’s decreasing birth rate is affecting demand for school places, leading to surpluses.
Opposition slam potential council tax rises but leader warns increase needed
Successive council tax increases have been labelled “hard to justify” by opposition councillors – but the local authority’s leader has insisted the rises are needed to invest in public services.
Borough schools to beef up security before new anti-terror law takes hold
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will be told to beef up physical security around their sites rather than rely on CCTV as a deterrent.
‘Newport born and bred’ councillor says mayoral nomination is ‘great honour’
The Labour representative has represented the Alway ward since 2012, and has spent many more years campaigning tirelessly for people on low incomes.
Caerphilly-based AI firm gets £700k investment
A Caerphilly-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm has received a six-figure investment as it looks to build on its recent growth.
Welsh Government’s £27.5bn final budget proposals approved
The Welsh Government’s £27.5bn budget plans have been approved by the Senedd after ministers struck a deal with Plaid Cymru – whose members abstained from the vote.
Next stage of community boundary review under way
An initial round of consultation was held late last year and gave Newport residents and community councils a first opportunity to suggest potential changes.
Plans unveiled for new waste centre aimed at boosting low recycling rates
Caerphilly Council has set out initial proposals for a new waste centre it hopes will modernise its recycling service and help it meet national targets.
Concern over borough schools’ budget pressures
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough will be expected to reduce their budgets by between £11,000 and £60,000 on average next year.