Leaders of Carmarthenshire Council warn of potential 7% rise in council tax
RISING payroll and energy costs mean difficult decisions need to be taken to balance the books, including a possible 7% rise in council tax, leaders in Carmarthenshire have warned. Cabinet has approved budget proposals for 2023-24 which benefit from higher…
Flooding causes closure to road near popular Gwynedd beach and camping area
by Dale Spridgeon A ROAD near a popular Gwynedd beach and camping area has been closed due to flooding. The narrow lane between Black Rock Sands and Black Rock Caravan Park at Morfa Bychan had been shut Cyngor Gwynedd reported…
Cabinet approves council tax premium recommendation for second homes in Carmarthenshire
THE owners of second homes in Carmarthenshire could face a doubling of council tax under proposals approved by cabinet. The second home recommendation is for a 50% or a 100% council tax premium, subject to public consultation and approval by…
Plans for new health and wellbeing hub in Cardiff could get underway this week
by Ted Peskett Plans for a new health and wellbeing hub in Cardiff could be given the go ahead this week. The hub, which has been proposed for land next to the Caerau and Ely Community Hub on Treseder Way,…
Audit Wales suggests Gwent Council should seek views of residents over new community hub model
by Elgan Hearn THE views of people who use council services need to be heard in a review of the new community hub model used by Blaenau Gwent, a report has said. Community hubs as a concept were developed to…
Having a Labour government in Westminster would be transformative for Wales says First Minister
The First Minister of Wales confirmed he would leave his post at the next Senedd elections. Speaking at his press conference today he said that his plans to step aside had not changed. We asked the First Minister if he…
Dual Covid and flu infections hitting patients
Patients infected with both Covid and flu are being seen in Swansea Bay hospitals already dealing with unprecedented levels of respiratory viruses. Twenty four cases were recorded between December 1st and January 3rd. The concurrent infections are the reason some…
Second body found in river search at Ystradfellte
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that that officers searching for two women who are believed to have entered the water in the Ystradfellte area on Wednesday (4 January) sadly recovered a second body from the river in the Glynneath area on…
First Minister signals tough year ahead as NHS and Economic Crisis continues in Wales
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has set out the challenges his government and the people of Wales face in the year ahead. Speaking at his first press conference he painted a grim picture but also said that the…
Pilot projects to tackle the impact of poverty on educational achievement
A new pilot programme to support schools in tackling the impact poverty has on attainment has been launched. Seven headteachers from across Wales have been recruited as Attainment Champions. The team brings together headteachers from across Wales who have a…