A SIMMERING row on a local council has resulted in five councillors walking out of its most recent meeting.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
TOILETS backed up with sewage have caused the latest delay to an affordable housing scheme that’s already been held up for five years.
TWO new poultry units at a farm approved a year ago have now been refused by councillors after their original decision was overturned.
A GWENT council leader has won a selection battle to secure second place on a Labour candidate list for next year’s Senedd election.
PLANS for mobile food and drink vans to be located in woodland car parks have been submitted to council planners.
JOINT appointments for senior officers who will work for two Gwent councils will have a salary range from £76,000 to £165,000 a year.
A FUND worth £120,000 will be available over the next two years to replace school catering equipment.
AN ADDITIONAL £20,000 is being made available to support “safe and warm spaces” across Torfaen this winter.
DRUG dealing and arguments have been witnessed by staff at a children’s nursery since a homeless hostel opened behind it.
A HOUSING plan has been described as having performed “very well” in providing affordable homes.

