A COUNCIL’S ability to respond to queries in Welsh has been questioned by one of its own members.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
TWO new town independent councillors have been elected at a by-election with matching totals.
A STRATEGY for how a Gwent council will address an expected minimum £34.7 million budget shortfall over five years will be presented to councillors.
A LINE between Welsh and English on road signs could help avoid “confusion” for drivers, it has been suggested.
A REVAMP to create new sports pitches on a school playground has been given the go-ahead.
A COUNCILLOR declared an interest during talks around restricting access to a street as she had been hit by a vehicle while crossing it.
THE possibility of reopening a homeless night shelter in a Gwent market town will be discussed by councillors.
QUESTIONS have been raised whether Monmouthshire’s new Labour MP intends remaining a member of the county council.
EDUCATION inspectors are due to issue an update following their latest visit to a Gwent school in special measures.
A HOUSEHOLDER has been told she can build her extension with concrete block after struggling to find matching bricks.

