Denbighshire approves a 6% council tax increase amid debate and uncertainty over public toilet closures. Denbighshire Council Tax Set to Rise 6% Amid Public Toilet Concerns Denbighshire residents face a 6% council tax increase. Councillors voted this at Ruthin County Hall on Thursday. They set a balanced budget after a four-hour debate. The opposition tried…
Local businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf could receive up to £500 in rates relief, building on Welsh Government support. Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Rate Relief Scheme to Continue Rhondda Cynon Taf businesses could get some help. About 750 businesses might get up to £500 thanks to a local business rates relief. The cabinet approved it…
Roadworks at the Glan Conwy interchange will cause a nine mile diversion starting February 24 for four nights. A55 Roadworks at Glan Conwy Interchange with Nine Mile Diversion They’re fixing up a big A55 junction in Conwy this month. It’s the Glan Conwy interchange, or Black Cat roundabout. It serves Llandudno and the Conwy Valley.…
Report reveals Welsh Gypsy and Traveller groups endure persecution, poor sites and lack govt action. Welsh Gypsy and Traveller Communities Face Poor Living Conditions A new report says Welsh Gypsies and Travellers face racism. They say local groups and police act unfairly. The report says the Welsh government fails them. A committee calls this lack…
A report reveals poor living conditions for the Gypsy and Traveller community in Wales, citing racism and neglect. Wales Gypsy, Traveller Community Faces Abysmal Living Conditions People in Wales’ Gypsy and Traveller community feel mistreated. They say councils and police are racist towards them. A report criticizes the Welsh Government, stating it has failed to…
Holyhead town centre saw a 37% drop in foot traffic after ferry services were suspended due to storm damage. Holyhead Foot Traffic Plummets After Ferry Service Suspension Last December, Storm Darragh hit North Wales very hard. Some towns recovered quickly. Others struggled for longer. Holyhead Port’s terminal partially collapsed. Ferry services stopped for six weeks.…
Taxpayers may face a £10m bill after Cardiff Capital Region lost a court case related to the Aberthaw power plant demolition contract. Aberthaw Power Station Could Cost Taxpayers £10m After Contract Dispute Okay, listen to this weird story. Cardiff Capital Region lost a court case, and taxpayers might lose £10 million because of it. This…
Council tax in Denbighshire to rise by 6% impacting residents, despite extra Welsh Government funding. Denbighshire Residents Face Significant 6% Council Tax Increase Hey, Denbighshire residents will pay more council tax. The council plans a 6% increase. The cabinet decided on this at their meeting. This includes extra money for fire services. Council services get…
Closing Cae Glas care home will save £1.16m. This helps reduce a budget shortfall, despite a funding increase from Welsh Government. Care Home Closure Cuts Council Budget Gap by Over £1 Million Closing a care home saves money. RCT expects to save about £1.16m next year. This comes from closing Cae Glas care home, which…
Residents oppose a new Lidl supermarket. The Welsh Government might intervene after council approval. Lidl Plan Angers Village, Welsh Government Could Make Final Decision A new Lidl is planned near a Welsh village, a plan facing some opposition. The Vale of Glamorgan Council approved some conditions for the new supermarket. The planning committee approved the…