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HMO conversion fails to win council backing

Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026

A proposal for a new HMO in Newport has failed to win approval from city council planners, who said the conversion could have a “negative” impact on the area.

Health boards working together amid global supply shortage

Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026

Gwent’s health board has said it is working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid a global supply shortage in bone cement – which is used in orthopaedic surgery for hips, shoulders and knees.

Up to £5,000 available for groups running community projects and events

Friday, February 20, 2026

Community groups, charities, social enterprises across Gwent can apply for up to £5,000 funding to run projects and events.

Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grant

Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026

An ambitious, community-led, plan to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a fully-fledged cultural hub has been boosted with a £270,000 grant.

Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay rise

Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its annual remuneration report – the first since it took over responsibility for setting councillor pay.

More success for Plaid in double by-election victory

Friday, February 20, 2026Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council by-elections.

UK Government backs council’s solar farm project

Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026

The 20MW Cwm Ifor Solar Farm could power 6,000 homes if it is built on “low-grade” farmland above Penyrheol and Abertridwr.

HMO conversion gets thumbs up despite parking concerns

Thursday, February 19, 2026Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Plans for a new HMO have been approved in Elliot’s Town, New Tredegar, despite concerns around parking.

Green light for ‘much needed’ supported living apartments

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Housing association Bron Afon is behind the proposals for the new assisted living accommodation in Oakdale.

Two deny historic child abuse charges in court

Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026

Two people have denied charges in connection with a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in.

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