A Labour Senedd Member has called on the Welsh Government to hold talks with Westminster to ensure policing is “at long last, urgently devolved to Wales”.
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Green light for city shopping centre to offer wider range of uses
The centre was previously restricted to retail, leisure and hospitality activities – but Newport City Council has now approved a wider range of uses within the shopping centre.
Pupils plant trees near new 152-home development
Primary school pupils have been busy planting trees along the boundary of an upcoming housing development in Abertridwr.
Culture minister clashes with committee over funding
Culture minister Jack Sargeant said the Welsh Government’s “roll-over” draft budget, which increases broadly in line with inflation, marks a significant shift from only a few years ago.
HMO bid resubmitted after planners reject eight-bed proposal
A previous application, to turn the property into an eight-bed HMO, was submitted by the same developer in July and rejected in October.
Polling day and candidates announced for Penyrheol by-election
A by-election will be held in the Penyrheol, Trecenydd, and Energlyn ward on Thursday December 11, to contest the seat left vacant following Lindsay Whittle’s election to the Senedd.
Tributes to a ‘dedicated public servant and a much-loved local character’
Tributes have been paid to the long-serving Van ward councillor Christine Forehead, who has passed away at the age of 81.
Welsh Government set to miss key social housing target
Wales’ housing minister has been accused of “celebrating failure” after confirming the Welsh Government will miss a target to build 20,000 social homes.
Opposition to car park charges among petitions lodged with council
A 2,500-strong petition against higher car park charges has been lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Timescale to plan town’s Christmas lights display ‘just not suitable’
Community councils across Caerphilly should have more time to make their Christmas lights arrangements, a committee has heard.