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Newport council tax and business rates services offline for upgrades

Essential system upgrades will result in the temporary suspension of Newport City Council's council tax and business rates services this weekend. From Friday, October 23, residents will be unable to ...
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Newport council chief executive Beverly Owen to step down at end of 2026

Beverly Owen is expected to leave Newport City Council at the end of 2026 after 11 years with the authority, bringing to a close a local government career spanning 35 years. Owen said the decision re...

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Newport council tax and business rates services offline for upgrades

Essential system upgrades will result in the temporary suspension of Newport City Council's council tax and business rates services this weekend. From Friday, October 23, residents will be unable to ...
Council

Newport council chief executive Beverly Owen to step down at end of 2026

Beverly Owen is expected to leave Newport City Council at the end of 2026 after 11 years with the authority, bringing to a close a local government career spanning 35 years. Owen said the decision re...
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New proposals unveiled for former Newport Centre site

Newport City Council's regeneration manager has outlined proposals for the redevelopment of the former Newport Centre site. The plans do not include a new Coleg Gwent campus, but would provide space ...
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Adrian Hussey appointed to new Waste and Recycling portfolio at Caerphilly Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council is proceeding with a restructure of its executive leadership following two recent departures. The authority will eliminate one Cabinet Member position while simultan...
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Blaenau Gwent council tackling forecast £4.33m budget deficit

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council faces a projected shortfall of £4.33 million for the current financial year, according to a budget update presented to senior councillors during October. The figu...
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Newport council leader calls for Welsh Government infrastructure investment

Newport requires immediate financial support from the Welsh Government to accommodate its rapid expansion or faces the prospect of seeing its younger residents relocate elsewhere, the leader of the ci...
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Newport faces losing young people without Welsh Government funding boost, council warns

The leader of Newport City Council has appealed to the Welsh Government to prioritise adequate funding for the city, warning that without proper investment the area risks losing its younger residents ...
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Westgate Hotel suggested as Newport council considers Civic Centre move

A campaign to revive a significant landmark in Newport has gathered pace as questions surround the future of the city's administrative headquarters. Local politician Councillor William J. Routley, w...
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Bridgend councillor under fire for inviting extremist group to council interview

Questions have emerged regarding how an extremist organisation gained entry to a council chamber in Bridgend for an interview with a local elected member, after that councillor responded to criticism ...
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Torfaen council agrees £516,000 contribution towards Gwent-wide AI programme

Artificial intelligence systems could assist local authorities in addressing staffing shortages and achieving financial efficiencies. Torfaen Borough Council has approved allocating £516,000 from its...
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New use approved for former Cwmbran Centre shop but hot food details needed

Unit 19 at The Mall in Cwmbran could be repurposed for food and drink service, though additional details would be required before any hot food preparation begins. L&C Investments, the shopping centre...
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New fund offers £1,000 grants to help Bridgend sports clubs get more people active

A funding initiative has been established in Bridgend to assist grassroots sports clubs and community groups in expanding physical activity opportunities throughout the area. Bridgend County Borough ...

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Newport council tax and business rates services offline for upgrades

Essential system upgrades will result in the temporary suspension of Newport City Council's council tax and business rates services this weekend. From Friday, October 23, residents will be unable to ...
Council

Newport council chief executive Beverly Owen to step down at end of 2026

Beverly Owen is expected to leave Newport City Council at the end of 2026 after 11 years with the authority, bringing to a close a local government career spanning 35 years. Owen said the decision re...
Council

New proposals unveiled for former Newport Centre site

Newport City Council's regeneration manager has outlined proposals for the redevelopment of the former Newport Centre site. The plans do not include a new Coleg Gwent campus, but would provide space ...
Council

Adrian Hussey appointed to new Waste and Recycling portfolio at Caerphilly Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council is proceeding with a restructure of its executive leadership following two recent departures. The authority will eliminate one Cabinet Member position while simultan...

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