A BID to build a house in the ‘green wedge’ between Cwmbran and Newport has been refused by planners.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
ADVICE sessions for householders suffering problems with damp and mould are to be held across Torfaen.
PLANS to increase council tax in Monmouthshire by 5.95 per cent while making cuts worth £10 million have been blocked – leaving senior councillors...
OPPOSITION councillors have been blasted on the eve of a crunch budget meeting for “avoiding” talks with the cabinet member responsible.
A COUNCIL leader has said he doesn’t want a “blame culture” after being asked who is responsible for an abandoned solar farm plan.
FINANCE chiefs will have their work cut out to see if hiking up council tax rates for empty houses and second homes will boost income.
RESIDENTS of a private housing estate have been told a council can’t take responsibility for its open spaces and a children’s play area.
A CARE home forced to close after serious concerns over standards were raised by inspectors could reopen under new operators.
COUNCILLORS in a Gwent borough have passed what has been described as one of the lowest council tax rises in the United Kingdom.
EIGHT more schools in one part of Gwent are expected to be in the red when the financial year closes at the end of March.
