A MINUTE’S silence was held by councillors and staff in memory of a former mayor’s chaplin.
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Calls for independent Senedd harassment complaints process
Witnesses called for a fully independent process to deal with bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct by Senedd members amid concerns about politics trumping fairness.
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Wales ‘behind curve’ on nature loss due to delays, Senedd members warn
Senedd members warned Wales is playing catch-up after the Welsh Government took more than seven years to bring forward a bill to plug gaps in environmental protections.
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NHS Wales to remove no-show patients from waiting lists, health secretary announces
Patients who miss two appointments without good cause will be removed from waiting lists for NHS treatment, Wales’ health secretary announced.
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Council campaign to protect residents from dodgy builders
A BID to raise awareness of protections from dodgy builders has won the backing of councillors with one noting the difficulty of checking roof repairs.
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Council last in Wales to back calls for devolved control over Crown Estate
A GWENT council has become the last of Wales’ 22 local authorities to back a call for control of land and seabed assets to be held in the country.
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Litter and flytipping complaints at wild swimming beauty spot
THE popularity of a beauty spot with wild swimmers and other activities in the area has lead to concerns over an increase in littering and fly-tipping.
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New crematorium roof will have solar panels
A NEW roof to accommodate solar panels to fire the furnaces at the Gwent Crematorium has been approved.
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Council leader congratulates Cwmbran High School
A SECONDARY school that was removed from special measures after seven years has been congratulated by a council leader.
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Rusty Shackle to make Cwmbran debut at Crow Fest 2025
A folk-rock band whose latest release reached number two in the official UK Folk Album Charts are making their debut in Cwmbran.