Concerns raised over locale, visual and ecological impact of major Ski Slope and Resort in Merthyr Tydfil
Concerns have been raised over the location, visual and ecological impact of a a major planned ski slope and resort in Merthyr Tydfil. The Rhydycar West development includes plans for an indoor snow centre, an indoor tropical waterpark, an indoor…
Council to replace famous ‘Sappers Bridge’ over Afon Conwy in Betws y Coed
A famously wobbly Eryri suspension foot-bridge which closed amid safety concerns is to be replaced. Planners approved with conditions an application to upgrade Sappers Bridge – also known as Pont y Soldiwr – which crosses the Afon Conwy at Betws y Coed….
Brother and sister in row over shared property’s new extension
A Newport man has won the right to keep a new extension and wall at his home – after his sister, who co-owns the property, objected. A city council committee heard claims George Michalatos’ application was “misleading” and “flawed”, but…
New shop and visitor shelter at National Slate Museum to be topped with metal
An Eryri museum which tells the story of how Welsh slate once roofed the world will see its new shop topped with metal and a visitor shelter with corrugated sheets. Queries over why slate wasn’t used came as Cyngor Gwynedd…
Senedd signs off on £26bn Welsh Gov budget
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats. Senedd members voted 29-28 in favour of the final budget, with Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds…
Age Cymru welcomes additional £30bn for social care
Age Cymru welcomes the additional £30bn in funding for social care, specifically aimed at addressing the critical issue of delayed hospital discharges and enhancing care and support in local communities. The Charity is calling for clear plans that show how…
Welsh Parliament votes to end tax relief for private schools in Wales
The Welsh Parliament voted to scrap charitable business rates relief for private schools. From April, private schools in Wales will no longer be eligible for charitable relief but an exception will be introduced for independent special schools. Of…
Leanne Williams murder investigation update : Man charged with murder
Matthew Battenbough, 33, has been charged with the murder of Leanne Williams. He is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates Court tomorrow, Wednesday March 5 at 10am. No further action is being taken against a 41-year-old man arrested as part of…
Senior Councillor stresses legality of free home to school transport to catchment area school
A SENIOR councillors has stressed that free home to school transport to the catchment area school is legally robust. At a Powys County Council meeting on Thursday, March 6, a question on home to school transport will be posed to…
Changes to speed limit on Magor Road aimed at improving safety despite local objections
Cutting the speed limit on a stretch of road in eastern Newport will reportedly improve safety even though the area is not considered an “accident hotspot”. Maximum speeds on a relatively short section of the B4245, also known as Magor…