Have Swansea Labour delivered on Pledges?
SWANSEA Labour said it would get a list of things done within 100 days of forming a new cabinet earlier this summer, but have they? The party had recently won its third council election in a row, with Cllr Rob…
Spirited tales from 500 year old haunted Caernarfon Pub
GLASSES flying through the air, a little boy crying and an old lady sitting on the end of residents’ beds. You have more than a ghost of a chance of picking up a spirited tale at one of Caernarfon’s oldest…
Wrexham Council seek views on improving Walking & Cycle routes
NONE of the proposals to transform cycling and walking routes in key areas of the city centre are a ‘foregone conclusion’ according to senior figures at Wrexham Council. People in Wrexham are currently being asked for their views on plans…
Solar farm plans under consideration by Cynon Valley Council
PLANS for a solar farm in the Cynon Valley are set to be considered by councillors. The application for Bryngolwg Farm on Rhigos Road in Hirwaun is due to go before the council’s planning and development committee on Thursday, November…
Unfilled Chair-role prevents Gwent authority to discuss salary raise
COUNCILLORS in one Gwent authority are unable to discuss proposals to raise their salaries by £800 a year as a committee chairman or woman role remains unfilled. A row over who chairs the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Democratic Services…
Independent body recommends a 4.7% salary increase for councillors next year
COUNCILLORS in Wales will get a 4.7% pay rise under plans being put forward by an independent body. It would mean councillors receiving a £17,600 salary from April 1 – up £800 from currently. Local authorities are being consulted on…
Cyclist dies following road traffic collision on Caerphilly Road, Cardiff
South-Wales Police has launched an investigation following a road traffic collision involving an E-Bike that occurred on Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, near the Aldi store, around 10pm on Friday 28th October 2022. A 61-year-old man died as a result of his…
Meeting on Poor Access to Dental Care Held in Llandrindod Wells
A public meeting was held last Saturday in Llandrindod Wells on the issue of poor access to dentistry in the town and surrounding areas. The meeting was held by Liberal Democrats Member of the Senedd Jane Dodds alongside Llandrindod Wells…
Social Justice Minister expresses Optimism after Basic Income Pilot Scheme Meeting
Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt has expressed optimism after the Basic Income Pilot Scheme meeting. The Minister said: “WE are investing in the lives of young people who need a helping handto achieve their potential,” Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt…
National Lottery Community Fund recruiting for Youth Voice Wales Panel
THE National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for three young people (16-24) who live in Wales to join their Youth Voice Wales Panel. The Fund is searching for dynamic, enthusiastic young people who want to work in a team to…