AN EXTENSION to the private home of Torfaen council’s deputy with a new bathroom and walk-in wardrobe has been approved by councillors.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
THE closure of a play service for children with additional needs was “unavoidable” on cost grounds councillors have been told.
A FORMER independent councillor who formed Wales’ first Reform Party council group has been accused of having attempted to rejoin the Labour Party.
A GWENT secondary school is teaching pupils mathematics in classes of 60, it says in response to a shortage of specialist teachers.
A CARE home that’s set to close in December could be handed a potential lifeline with a takeover being considered.
A WEAPONS manufacturer has been given the go-ahead to complete a building at its Monmouthshire base 15 years after work started.
GWENT’S newest MP has resigned as a county councillor which could lead to a by-election to a Labour led council.
A GROUP for those who chair a watchdog for elected councillors has ruled details of its meetings shouldn’t be shared with the public.
A DECISION to axe free home to school transport for some 300 pupils in Monmouthshire will be looked at again by councillors.
THE loss of a garden hedge to be replaced with a small wall and railings is “regrettable” according to planners who’ve approved the application.

