Caerphilly faces budget issues. Council tax may rise by 7.9%. Focus on key services like social care and schools. Council Tax Rise Looms as Leader Unveils Caerphilly Budget Plans Caerphilly Council will protect important services. They are planning the 2025/26 budget now. Council tax will increase during this time. Sean Morgan leads Caerphilly Council. He…
Flintshire Council faces an £18 million gap. Must debate a 9.5% Council Tax rise to protect services and build reserves. Flintshire Council to Debate 2025/26 Budget Amid Funding Challenges The Cabinet will look at the budget on February 24. They must close an £18 million funding gap. Full Council will then vote on it that…
B5605 road set to reopen after Storm Christoph landslip, with repairs nearing completion, easing traffic for locals. Newbridge Road to Reopen in Spring or Summer Says Wrexham Council The B5605 road repairs should end in May. The Leader reported this before. Storm Christoph caused a landslip in 2021. The road closed then and stays closed…
Cllr Jones updates residents after a court backed councillors rejecting the local development plan LDP deemed unfit for Wrexham. Wrexham Cllr Jones Outlines Next Steps After LDP Court Victory A meeting happened on February 20th at Maesgwyn Hall. Residents got updates about a court ruling. The court sided with Wrexham councillor Marc Jones, who was…
Ceredigion may raise taxes less due to a Welsh Government funding boost. A smaller council tax increase is possible. Welsh Government Funding Could Lower Ceredigion Council Tax Increase Ceredigion council might raise taxes less than expected. The Welsh government gave councils a funding boost, which could mean a smaller council tax increase for residents. The…
Pembrokeshire planners will visit a site for a proposed 9.99MW solar farm and review concerns over farmland use. Pembrokeshire Planners Site Visit For Proposed Solar Farm Planners in Pembrokeshire will visit a site. A solar farm could be built there, aiming to power almost 3,300 houses. People worry about losing good farmland. Wessex Solar Energy…
Delyn MS champions equality, celebrates Flint’s first Pride, worker support and tourism plans. MS Reflects on LGBT+ History Month and First Flint Pride March The MS represents Delyn. February is LGBT+ History Month. It is a time for reflection as we remember LGBTQ+ equality progress and celebrate overlooked figures. The MS championed LGBTQ+ equality before…
A5104 Chester Road may be fixed using innovative methods to tackle potholes. Broughton Pothole Road Could See Repairs by Flintshire Council The A5104 Chester Road has potholes. It is near Broughton’s retail park roundabout. People call the road’s state a disgrace; some say it’s the worst in Flintshire now. Flintshire Council uses a Pothole Pro…
MP Andrew Ranger calls for a new Local Development Plan. This is to address housing and infrastructure needs after a court victory. Wrexham MP Urges New Local Development Plan After Court Ruling Some council members set up a meeting because they opposed the Local Development Plan, or LDP. They want to update residents on the…
Wrexham residents invited to repair items, save money, reduce waste, and support sustainability this February. Wrexham Embraces Fix It February Mend Not Spend Approach for Sustainability Wrexham folks are urged to “mend, not spend” this February. Fix It February inspires fixing broken items. The goal is saving money and reducing local waste. It also supports…