The draft budget, which now has to go to full council for final approval, also includes a council tax rise of 2.5% the equivalent to an extra 59p a week for an average band D property.
Dog charity’s town Snoopy trail pushed back two weeks
Last year, Dogs Trust announced six sculptures will be put up in the town as part of its ‘Dog’s Trail with Snoopy’ campaign.
19-year-old beauty student “challenging stereotypes” by launching roofing firm
“I don’t think many people expect a 19-year-old woman who is studying beauty therapy in college to launch her own roofing company.”
Law firm appoints new director to work across south-east Wales
JCP Solicitors has appointed a new director to work across its rural and property litigation teams in its offices across south-east Wales
Man who arranged for puppies’ ears to be mutilated sentenced
Jedd Wiegold, 32, of Keble Court, Graig y Rhacca, was advertising American Bully puppies for sale for up to £10,000.
Concerns over mineshafts on site of controversial waste plant
Hywel NMP – the company behind the plant – has been given planning permission to build an onsite sprinkler tank and pump house.
Petrol station could be demolished and replaced
Plans have been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to upgrade the Shell Service Station in Crumlin.
Funding applications open for businesses hit by Covid restrictions
Eligible businesses can apply for grants of between £2,500 to £25,000, with grants dependent on their size and number of employees.
Councillors condemn abuse and pledge a ‘clean’ election fight
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge was taken aback by an abusive letter sent to the Independent Group which he leads.
Controversial waste plant given permission for sprinkler tank and water pump
Hywel NMP has said the features will be used solely to store water in case of a fire – and for “no other purpose”.