Mark Drakeford said the budget this year and next is the “most difficult we have ever seen”, with ministers having £1.3bn less in purchasing power in 2023-24.
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“Cross-generational” mural led by schoolchildren honours the past, present and future of Rhymney
The bespoke artwork will form part of the newly refurbished Rhymney Library after it reopens early next year.
Leisure centre consultation branded a ‘tick box exercise’
A public consultation on the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre has been called into question, after it was branded “insanity” to keep the site open.
‘Waiting well’ plans will prevent 6,000 last-minute NHS cancellations – Welsh Government
Plans to ensure patients are “waiting well” have been described as an admission that long NHS backlogs are here to stay.
Social justice minister outlines plans to make Wales an anti-racist country by 2030
Jane Hutt told the equality committee that inequality during the pandemic led to a clearer commitment on tackling systemic, institutional racism in Wales.
Residents fear “green space” will be a “haven” for anti-social behaviour
The council is going ahead with plans for a “green space” in Bargoed – but residents are concerned it will increase antisocial behaviour.
Concerns over plans to scrap council tax newspaper notice requirement
Concerns have been raised about plans to remove a legal requirement for councils to publish public notices in local newspapers across Wales.
School summer holidays could be cut by a week, with longer autumn half-term
The Welsh Government has announced a consultation on changing the school year, so breaks are more evenly spread out.
Four wind turbines could be built near Newbridge and Abercarn
Residents living near the proposed wind farm are being asked to give their views on the Trecelyn Wind Farm plans.
1,000 hand-knitted poppies donated to the Royal British Legion
Susan Cullen has knitted 1,000 poppies this year alone, which have been donated to the Royal British Legion.