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…
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…