THE BIG PIT mining museum has been told it can keep a Portakabin wrapped in vinyl to resemble red brickwork on site for an additional three months.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
TWO ash trees posing a risk to a wall off a main road in Chepstow are to be chopped down to stump level.
FINAL approval has been granted to create 15 affordable homes on the site of a former care home in Cwmbran.
PERMISSION has been given to remove a number of apple trees to make way for a potential new home in a large garden.
A DOUBLE garage with a flat above it built two years ago could be used as an Air BnB holiday let.
A CHEPSTOW couple’s plan to use their garage as part of their home doesn’t require planning permission.
WELSH history body Cadw has been given permission to fell two ash trees and undertake other works at the Bulwark Camp Hillfort.
A THREE-bedroom bungalow is set to be bought by a council and used as temporary accommodation for four single homeless people.
CUTS to the opening hours of council hubs, which also include some libraries, have been dropped from revised budget plans.
A GIANT advertising screen is planned to replace a clock and two iconic statues overlooking one of Gwent’s busiest shopping centres.

