Swansea Palace Theatre’s complex restoration faces escalating costs, potentially surpassing £17 million. Swansea Palace Theatre Restoration Costs Could Exceed £17 Million The Palace Theatre in Swansea had a major renovation. The cost may be much higher than expected. Initial estimates in 2019 were about £7 million. Now, it might cost over £17 million. The Swansea…
Flintshire council defends a 9.5% tax rise and school cuts after anger over a budget crisis and online “misinformation”. Council Defends Tax Hike Amid Outcry Over School Budget Cuts Flintshire raised council tax by 9.5% and cut school budgets by 2.5%. This change sparked a lot of online anger, leading people to sign a petition…
Traffic controls restart on the Menai Bridge. Expect delays for about nine months; project aims for 2025 completion. Menai Bridge Traffic Nightmare Returns With Resumption of 24/7 Controls The Menai Bridge work restarted March 30. Expect traffic delays for about nine months. Businesses can apply for rates relief. The bridge project should finish in 2025’s…
The A4119 in Llantrisant will reopen as a dual carriageway, aiming to ease congestion and boost the Rhondda Valleys economy. A4119 Dual Carriageway set to Reopen Improving Traffic Flow The A4119 in Llantrisant is about to reopen, now a dual carriageway thanks to completed work. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council announced the reopening between Coed Ely…
Welsh councils struggle with 20mph limits. Residents are unhappy, changes are restricted, and data is questioned. Welsh Councils Face Backlash Over 20mph Speed Limit Implementation People following Wales Online are talking. They discuss the 20 mph speed limit. Monmouthshire Council won’t reconsider it. The council received many requests to review roads. They rejected all proposals.…
Congestion charge plans in Cardiff are years away, awaiting public input and business case completion. Congestion charge plans in Cardiff are years away, awaiting public input and business case completion. Cardiff Congestion Charge Plan Could Take Years to Finalize Cardiff Congestion Charge Plan Could Take Years to Finalize Cardiff might get a congestion charge. It…
Wales may suffer post-2027 due to a visitor levy. Welsh attractions protest the tax, fearing reduced visitor numbers. Welsh Families Face Biggest Impact from Visitor Levy in Wales Wales will likely suffer from a visitor levy starting in 2027. Sector leaders are planning a second strike on St David’s Day. They worry visitor numbers are…
The Welsh Government provides extra funds for a Rhyl building project that remains vacant since last summer. Welsh Government Boosts Empty Seaside Building Project with More Cash Rhyl got extra money from the Welsh Government. The cash is for a building that stayed empty, the former Queen’s and Savoy Hotel site. A £12.5 million project…
Cardiff sees high demand for homelessness services amid budget concerns and housing goals. Cardiff Homelessness Services Face Record High Demands and Housing Issues Cardiff Council faces housing issues. A council member spoke about this recently, stating they are making progress on a housing emergency. Homelessness services still see many people. Almost ten thousand people are…
Merthyr Tydfil plans a 2.5% increase in council service fees next year, decided by council members. Merthyr Council: Service Fee Increases Planned for Next Fiscal Year Merthyr Tydfil Council plans a 2.5% increase on service fees. This change is planned for next year, but some areas will not see a change right away. Council members…