A BETTER than expected funding award from the Welsh Government has led to a proposed council tax rise being reduced.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
FEES and charges paid by people living in temporary accommodation for the homeless in Torfaen and rents at a Gypsy Traveller site are to increase.
A SITE for a new recycling centre to sort items collected at the kerbside has been purchased by a council struggling to meet its target.
CHEPSTOW’S High Street has finally been given a makeover after being compared to the Wild West – with double yellow lines being laid.
A PROPOSAL to use a former backpacker’s hostel in the centre of a tourist town as bedsits is recommended for approval.
QUALIFICATIONS in subjects such as gardening can help keep students at risk of losing interest engaged in school, a headteacher has said.
PLANS for a home gym and swimming pool at an historic site visited by royalty have been approved – despite a dispute over a greenhouse.
A PATH through castle grounds intended to make “20 minute neighbourhoods” a reality has had the go-ahead.
A MEDIATION scheme for councillors to deal with minor complaints related to the “cut and thrust” of local politics is to be set up.
A PLAN to convert office space above a listed former bank branch to residential use has had the green light from planners.
