Monmouthshire, Wales rejects all road speed change requests, sparking public frustration with the 20 mph speed limit. Wales: Road Speed Limit Stays. Anger Over 20 mph Rejection England plans more 20 mph zones. Wales faces pushback for rejecting speed limit changes. People in Wales feel ignored on this issue. Thirty-six English councils are planning 20…
Bridgend Council approved the Hybont hydrogen project despite opposition. Now faces Welsh Government approval. Hydrogen Plant Gains Consent Amid Controversy in Welsh Region Bridgend Council approved a hydrogen project called Hybont, though it’s been controversial. Marubeni Europower Ltd wants to build it, including a hydrogen plant and solar farm. The planned location is Brynmenyn Industrial…
Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff Council Considers Council Tax Hike and Parking Permit Cost Increase…
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…