Monmouthshire Council confirms all 20mph speed limits will stay, following a speed limit review and resident feedback. Monmouthshire Ditches 30mph Return: 20mph Limits to Remain in Place Monmouthshire will keep its 20mph roads. No roads will revert to 30mph. The council reviewed speed limits after government requests for resident feedback and new guidance. The council…
Gwynedd Council’s financial state shifts from ‘catastrophic’ to ‘very poor’ after government funding, but a big budget problem remains. Gwynedd Council Finances Improve Slightly Still Remain Very Poor Gwynedd Council’s finances are still struggling. The chief executive described them as “very poor” now. They got more money than expected recently. The money came from the…
Bangor aims for recovery with new hubs, shop conversions, and city improvements boosting local spirits. Bangor City Centre: Signs of Hope Emerge for Struggling High Street The city centre is trying to recover. Lockdowns and living costs hurt high streets, and online shops also made things harder. Bangor faced these problems too, with some surveys…
Conwy considers a near 10% council tax hike for the third consecutive year due to Welsh Government funding issues. Conwy Council Tax May Rise Nearly 10 Percent Third Year in a Row Conwy’s council tax might go up almost 10%. This could happen for the third year in a row. A new report blames the…
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil may rise by 5% in 2025/26. New budget plans aim to address a £5.27 million shortfall. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Rise: Expected Increase for Next Year Merthyr Tydfil might raise council tax by 5% next year. This is according to new council budget plans for 2025/2026. If tax increases, the…
Swansea considers a 5.95% council tax hike, potentially adding £97.66 for Band D homes, aiming to address financial pressures. Swansea Council Tax Increase Proposed at 5.95 Percent in Budget Swansea’s council tax may increase in April by 5.95%. This could give the city £165.3 million during 2025-26, compared to £154 million this year. The money…
Think tank proposal suggests repurposing old churches into social housing for 7,000 Welsh homes amid housing crisis. Wales Churches Could Become Social Housing For Thousands A think tank suggests converting old churches into housing. They think Wales could create 7,000 homes this way from unused religious buildings. Many Welsh churches closed recently, as congregations are…
Demolition starts in a North Wales village near Pwllheli to make way for energy-efficient, affordable housing. North Wales Village Demolition Begins for New Housing Development Demolition starts soon in a North Wales village near Pwllheli, which was once an RAF base where Polish people lived after World War II. The place became Penrhos Polish Village,…
Flintshire council switches to collecting black bins every three weeks. Residents express anger and raise concerns about waste. Fury as Flintshire Confirms Three-Weekly Black Bin Collection Date Flintshire changes black bin collections on April 28. They will collect them every three weeks now. The council wants to increase recycling rates. Some residents are not happy…
A huge 13M plan aims to transform an abandoned UK tunnel into Europe’s longest to attract tourists. Tunnel Transformation 13M Plan For UK’s Longest Walking Route They plan to fix a pipe at the wall. Workers will clear silt from the tunnel drain, and a catch pit will protect the area. The group has some…