Row over “Welsh language crisis” in Powys schools
A ROW has erupted on whether there is a “Welsh language crisis” in Powys schools. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday, February 13 councillors went through recommendations on the draft 2024/2025 budget made by scrutiny committees….
Newport councillors back 8.5% tax rise from April
Senior councillors in Newport have backed an 8.5% council tax rise from April, arguing residents’ bills will remain among the lowest in Wales. At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, council leader Jane Mudd said the “relatively small” rise would maintain…
New recycling method roll-out in Cardiff
A NEW method of recycling is being rolled out to tens of thousands of homes across Cardiff. Separated recycling is being introduced to 37,000 properties across the city, with the council carrying out targeted communications to the areas affected. Ely,…
Tories accused of hypocrisy after UK Government vote against Six Nations Free-to-Air coverage
RESPONDING to the Conservatives’ debate in the Senedd on Six Nations Free-to-Air coverage, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Culture, Heledd Fychan MS said: “The irony is not lost on Plaid Cymru that on the eve of this debate tabled by…
Concerns raised over access to hearing services
CONCERNS have been raised about access to hearing services, with statistics showing the number of people on waiting lists for a hearing aid has ballooned by 150% in three years. Janet Finch-Saunders told the Senedd that 527,100 adults – 17%…
Driver performance in Wales shows motorists adapting well to new default speed limit
ALMOST 10,000 trips through areas of Wales were monitored in January, which found most Welsh drivers are adapting well and driving below the enforcement threshold for 20mph. GoSafe and Welsh police continue to use an engagement focused approach to…
Businesses invited to tender for new Property Works Framework in Carmarthenshire
BUSINESSES that specialise in property and associated works are being invited to tender for Carmarthenshire County Council’s new Property Works Framework. The Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified contractors to provide property, maintenance, adaptations, building improvements and other associated works…
Welsh Lib Dems describe rise in train fares as “farcical”
THE Welsh Liberal Democrats have described the latest rise in train fares by the Transport for Wales as “farcical”. The Welsh Government has announced that rail fares in Wales will rise by 4.9% from the 3rd of March, claiming that…
Business leaders needed to support Mid Wales Growth Deal
Business leaders and economic experts are being sought to support the development and delivery of the Mid Wales Growth Deal. The Mid Wales Growth Deal is a capital funding programme investing in large-scale infrastructure projects to support the economic growth…
Cabinet to meet on Monday to consider amendments to 2024-2025 Budget Strategy
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet will meet on Monday, 19 February 2024, to consider amendments to the Council’s 2024-25 Budget Strategy, following a high number of responses to an extensive public consultation. Whilst proposed reductions to the authority’s delegated schools’ budgets…