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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...
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Council faces scrutiny over yearly financial reporting

Blaenau Gwent council's finance managers have indicated they can comply with legal requirements for issuing their annual financial reports. At the Governance and Audit Committee gathering on April 20...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...
Council

Council faces scrutiny over yearly financial reporting

Blaenau Gwent council's finance managers have indicated they can comply with legal requirements for issuing their annual financial reports. At the Governance and Audit Committee gathering on April 20...
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Council approves £800 sponsorship for awards ceremony

Pontypool Community Council has approved sponsorship for the Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards 2026. The resolution was passed during a hybrid council gathering on April 22. The £800 sponsorshi...
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Councillor Alleges Repercussions for Opposing Labour Initiatives

Brenda Miles, a representative for Nelson, has become part of Caerphilly County Borough Council's independent faction after departing from the Labour party. Councillor Miles had been excluded from th...
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Council defends approving children’s home despite neighbours’ concerns

A proposal to transform a residential property into accommodation for children has been approved despite objections from local people. Newport City Council has granted a lawful development certificat...
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Councillor censured for ordering call handler to ‘speak English’

A representative from Newport has been censured and ordered to undergo additional training after instructing a telephone operative to communicate in English. Independent member Janet Cleverly uttered...
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Weekly payments for carers announced in council reform plans

Newport Chronicle: A boost in weekly payments is to be made available to certain caregivers throughout Caerphilly County Borough as acknowledgment of the vital part they play in caring for at-risk you...
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Why CCTV has suddenly appeared around a Newport village

Surveillance equipment has been positioned at multiple spots across a settlement in Newport. This matter came up during Nash Community Council's gathering on April 2, which saw participation from Cou...
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Councillors ask public opinion on cab fare review

Residents Asked for Views on Proposed Taxi Fare Modifications Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting public feedback on two options for revising the hackney carriage tariff, with the previous ...
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Pair of local authorities join forces in federation model amid staffing cuts

At a Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Governance and Audit committee gathering on Monday April 20, members and independent lay representatives received details from Steve Vickers regarding the pro...
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Council distributes £12,000-plus in funding to community organisations

Chepstow Town Council has approved more than £12,000 in grants for local community organisations during its latest funding round. The council has pledged £12,032.04 to support a range of projects and...
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Councillors told to act as residents’ complaints pile up

A council member has instructed fellow representatives to voice their concerns through official channels rather than simply complaining, specifically regarding the assistance they receive from the cou...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...
Community

Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

Anyone planning trips to the coast during the warmer months is being advised to adhere to simple safety advice to ensure the protection of both themselves and their relatives. The Royal National Life...
Community

Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

A man in his sixties is taking part in a banger driving event to collect money for charitable purposes. Two competitors from Caerphilly – Marshal Wilson, aged 61, and co-driver Shadritk, aged 43 – ar...
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Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

Drivers are being notified that the M4 in the westbound direction is seeing heavy traffic volumes this morning. Further updates will follow. Delays are currently building up between Junction 28 Trede...

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