The Senedd backed the Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024-25 despite concerns about “extreme” cuts to public services.
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Torfaen Council’s deputy chief executive to retire
THE officer responsible for Torfaen’s finances for almost 20 years is to step down after helping the borough council set its final budget before he retires.
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Council leader asked how he selects cabinet members
A LABOUR council leader has been asked why he overlooks councillors from opposition groups for his ruling cabinet.
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Welsh Parliament set for votes on plan to expand Senedd and reform electoral system
The Welsh Parliament is set for a series of crunch votes on contentious plans to expand the Senedd and reform the electoral system.
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£67 difference between most and least expensive Torfaen council tax bills
THERE will be a difference of £67 between the most and least expensive council tax bills in Torfaen this year.
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Five-year plan to increase Welsh speakers in Torfaen agreed
A PLAN to boost the percentage of Welsh speakers in Torfaen by more than half in five years has been agreed.
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Call for Torfaen businesses to feature in new tourism map to encourage more visitors to the county
Torfaen Tourism Association are calling for local businesses to join a project to encourage more people to visit the area.
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300 Torfaen Council staff set to receive Living Wage increase
THE 300 lowest paid staff at Torfaen Council are to earn £12 an hour from April this year.
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Far too many leukaemia patients diagnosed at A&E, Senedd members warned
Far too many leukaemia patients are being diagnosed after presenting at accident and emergency departments, leading to reduced survival rates, Senedd members warned.
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Welsh Government accused of papering over the cracks after U-turn on apprenticeship funding
The Welsh Government has been accused of papering over the cracks after a U-turn on cuts to apprenticeship funding.