Gwlad has selected Ystrad Mynach resident Anthony Cook to contest the upcoming Senedd by-election in Caerphilly.
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Council to suspend some meetings ahead of Senedd by-election
several scrutiny meetings, a planning meeting, and a meeting of full council will be rescheduled until after next month’s by-election in the Caerphilly constituency.
Welsh ministers seek to untangle ‘fragmented’ planning law
Julie James, who is counsel general, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, unveiled a bill aimed at improving the accessibility of Welsh planning law.
Absent voting bill ‘sets worrying constitutional precedent’
A Westminster bill on postal and proxy voting sets an incredibly worrying constitutional precedent for Wales, Plaid Cymru’s former leader warned.
Bus service shake-up passes first Senedd stop
A franchising model similar to Greater Manchester’s would be introduced under the bill, with the Welsh Government gaining control of routes, timetables, fares and standards.
Construction work underway on new Plasyfelin Primary School building
Construction work on the new “first-class” Plasyfelin Primary School is underway in Churchill Park, Caerphilly.
‘The world is both dimmer without you and brighter for having known you’
The Senedd has paused to pay tribute to Hefin David, the late Caerphilly Senedd Member, who approached politics “with heart, with humour and with hope”.
Welsh Government rejects call to keep Big Pit tours free
Culture minister Jack Sargeant said it is for Amgueddfa Cymru (Museum Wales) to take an evidence-based decision balancing financial sustainability and equity of access.
Risca Food FEASTival is back this weekend
Risca will light up with flavour this weekend as its Food FEASTival returns to Tredegar Park for a second year.
Welsh Government pays £13m to settle contract claims
Andrew Goodall, the Welsh Government’s permanent secretary, said in a letter that his officials sought to settle all claims with the contractor in the interests of value for money.