Proposals to increase council tax in Newport come at a time when the local authority is experiencing “exceptional levels of demand” for its services, its leader has said.
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Renewed calls for metal safety barriers on ‘notorious’ stretch of road
Calls are growing for improved crash barriers on the Wyllie Bends, after a teenage driver’s car left the road and plunged into the River Sirhowy last month.
Residents’ views sought on council’s budget proposals
Residents will have the chance to voice their views on the council’s budget proposals for the upcoming year.
Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office
A Met Office weather warning will be in place across much of south Wales this Thursday, including all of Caerphilly County Borough.
Screening crisis: 15,000 ‘missing’ women at risk of breast cancer in Wales
The Senedd’s petitions committee heard only 69% of women invited for screening attended their appointment in 2022/23, below a 70% minimum standard and an 80% target.
Campaigners claim Ffos y Fran mine firm can afford £91m site restoration
Claims have been made that the mining company behind the Ffos y Fran opencast coal mine does have the money required to carry out a restoration estimated to cost more than £90 million.
Cabinet backs draft budget proposals including council tax rise
Senior councillors have backed new budget proposals they say will protect key services and clean up the county borough – while also including a council tax rise.
Critical incident declared across Gwent’s hospitals
A critical incident has been declared at hospitals across Gwent due to “exceptional demand”, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board announced.
‘An inspiration to us all’: 88-year-old donates hand-knitted blankets to premature baby ward
Mary Davies, who lives at Abermill Care Home in Abertridwr, donated the blankets in person to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, in Cardiff.
Pedestrian subway closes for pre-planned inspection and maintenance
A pedestrian subway in Maesycwmmer is closed this week while a pre-planned inspection and maintenance works are carried out.