The leader of Caerphilly Council said he “completely” understands concerns around the condition of the borough’s roads ahead of planned resurfacing and repairs.
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Teen ‘lucky to be alive’ demands safety action on Wyllie Bends
A teenager ‘lucky to be alive’ after a horror car smash on the Wyllie Bends has demanded action to make the road safer.
Clampdown on abandoned trolleys set to come into force
Newport City Council has taken on powers to seize and remove abandoned shopping trolleys, which can then be reclaimed by their owners for a fee.
Newport needs public transport changes and relief road, says council leader
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the pace of the city’s growth meant “it doesn’t take a genius to work out we’ll have more people who need to move around”.
Tax bills to rise as Newport Council declares war on potholes
Council tax bills will increase by 4.9% in Newport this year to help fund what the council leader called a “huge investment” in the city’s public services.
Council backs WASPI calls for ‘fair’ women’s pension compensation
Women affected by changes to the state pension qualifying age deserve “fair, prompt and just” compensation, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Council tax rise approved despite affordability concerns
Council cabinet members say the new budget will avoid unpopular service cuts, but opponents have questioned the 6.25% council tax rise.
New gambling treatment service and helpline to launch this spring
The new service launches on April 1, with Wales’ mental health minister describing it as a “landmark moment”.
School kitchen closed for deep clean following food hygiene inspection
A Newport primary school’s kitchen was closed and deep-cleaned on Monday following a food hygiene inspection.
More than a quarter of children have tooth decay, despite improvements
A total of 8,526 children, all in Year 1 at school, were examined as part of an NHS Wales programme.