Disappointment expressed over plans to redevelop hedgerow near historic site in Abermule
DISAPPOINTMENT was expressed that a hedgerow at a historic site in Abermule will be lost as plans to move the entrance and build a fence there are approved. Dolforwyn county councillor which includes Abermule, Gareth Pugh had applied for planning…
Councillor expresses ‘surprise’ at recall of development plan for former Travis Perkins site
A councillor expressed “surprise” that a planning application for apartments in Newtown was called in for a decision by Powys County Council’s Planning committee. All other associated applications for the former Travis Perkins site in Newtown had been dealt with…
Residents of Gwent could claim overpaid council tax
BLAENAU GWENT residents should check their council tax bills to see if they have been paying too much money to the county borough council. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that, as of the end of November 2022,…
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…
Hobbit Homes get planning approval
MORE Hobbit homes can be built on farmland near Rhayader. Powys County Council planners have approved a planning application by the Powell family to build seven underground Hobbit homes for tourist to use on land near Llwyngwilym Farm, Rhayader. The…