PARKING charges have raised more than £1 million pounds for a cash-strapped council, it has been revealed.

RISKS around energy prices and pay increases are concerning councillors in Torfaen – which is preparing a budget “likely to be the envy” of many Welsh councils.

BLAENAU GWENT planners believe that a wind turbine development earmarked for a hillside between Abertillery and Pontypool would “be negative.”

The planning application for a new 3G sports pitch in Cwmbran could be submitted by the end of this month for councillors to make a decision.

A new sign at the entrance to Cwmbran Boating Lake will explain to visitors the work of the local community council to improve the area.

Adding Wales’ Six Nations matches to a list of protected free-to-air TV events would threaten the survival of the Welsh Rugby Union, its new chief executive warned.

NHS managers should be regulated in a similar way to doctors and nurses amid concerns about an accountability vacuum in the health service, the Senedd heard.

The Senedd rebuffed calls for the Welsh Government to reverse plans to slash business rates relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

A planning application for a vacant former tailors in Cwmbran town centre to become a tattoo parlour has been approved.