Principality, which has branches on Blackwood High Street and on the Twyn in Caerphilly, has made the announcement amid a spate of bank branch closures in recent years.
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Higher house prices, lower heating bills: How council’s new tree plans could shape Newport
Thousands more trees could be planted in Newport in the next few years, as part of a new council strategy to improve the city’s so-called green infrastructure.
Wales to trial automatic voter registration
Four local authorities will be taking part in a pilot scheme, which will use data to identify potential voters.
New plans unveiled for ‘innovative’ revamp of Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
A new cafe, visitor information centre and museum are included in plans for an “innovative” revamp of Fourteen Locks Canal Centre in Newport.
Senedd Member “deeply disappointed” over Blackwood Santander closure
Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.
Libanus Lifestyle to host Community Engagement Day for new garden project
Blackwood community hub Libanus Lifestyle is inviting residents to a ‘Community Engagement Day’ to discuss plans for a transformative 12-month pilot project on its grounds.
Council could quit region’s school improvement service
The local authority said there is support among headteachers to bring decision-making back “in house” and for “taking back control” of school improvement.
Expansion plan on cards for additional learning needs support
Children with additional learning needs in Caerphilly could be offered places at new specialist classes in some of the area’s schools.
Mental health hospital unveils new social hub in a bid to engage with users
Cygnet St Teilo’s, a 23-bed mental health hospital on Goshen Street, Rhymney, created the new social hub to provide a homely and supportive environment for service users.
Backing for new regional HIV testing and treatment scheme
Caerphilly County Borough Council could join a new regional scheme to improve access to HIV testing and treatment.