Caerphilly Observer

Public services facing millions of pounds worth of cuts in Wales

Finance minister Rebecca Evans has warned Wales faces “extraordinary” financial pressures due to a £900m shortfall in the budget.

The summit has been called by Welsh Government minister Lesley Griffiths in response to a series of incidents involving dangerous dogs across the UK.

Homes which have stood empty for years could play an important role in fixing a national housing crisis, according to Cllr Shayne Cook.

Residents can take part in the “Bargoed Town Centre Tomorrow” conversation by submitting their feedback – both positive and negative.

‘WellMAN’ day is being run by Bargoed Library in collaboration with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, GAVO and Caerphilly Cares.

A bigger bus stop and a ramped footpath will be installed outside Caerphilly Castle as part of wider plans to increase visitor numbers.

Ethnic minorities, women, and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics, a Senedd inquiry concluded.

Concerns were raised about residency rules for election candidates, vacant seats, and powers to increase the number of ministers.

A convenience store and post office in Elliots Town could be set for a move after it was deemed “too small”.

Wales has become the first UK nation to introduce the ban, which came into effect on Tuesday October 17.