Quarry extension on Blaenau Gwent common refused
We deal with almost 1000 cases a year assisting communities, groups and individuals in protecting their local spaces and paths in all parts of England and Wales. Can you help us by joining as a member? Support us. Support us from £3/month We have welcomed the decision of an inspector acting for the Welsh Ministers…
Welsh Conservatives celebrate cadets and call for more opportunities in schools
The Welsh Conservatives have praised uniformed cadet groups across Wales and called on the Welsh Government to invest in expanding access to the opportunities they provide. Marking National Cadets Week, which runs from 5–11 October, Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar highlighted the party’s manifesto commitment to promote new school cadet groups and Cadet Vocational Qualifications.Research…
Free ice creams as Town of Culture Tour comes to Pontypridd
Residents across Pontypridd are being invited to enjoy a free ice cream and find out more about the town’s ambitious bid to become the UK’s first-ever UK Town of Culture, as a specially branded ice cream van visits communities throughout October. The Pontypridd28 ice cream van will be stopping at locations across Pontypridd, offering free…
Commissioner finds council failed to comply with Welsh language standards when consulting on school transport policy
Bridgend County Borough Council has been warned that it faces a county court order if it fails to comply with any of the requirements imposed by the Welsh Language Commissioner after a dispute concerning a school transport consultation. The commissioner received a complaint from a member of the public that Bridgend’s document on changing school…
Minimum alcohol pricing hitting families in the pocket
Welsh Conservatives have accused the Plaid Cymru First Minister of hitting hardworking families in the pocket by increasing the minimum price of a unit of alcohol by 30%. From 1st October 2026, the minimum price of a unit of alcohol increased from 50p to 65p, leading to residents sharing cost comparisons of alcoholic drinks in…
‘Wage War Against Motorists’: Welsh Conservatives Blast Proposal to Close Key M4 Junctions Around Newport
NEWPORT — Protests are mounting over the Welsh Government’s new M4 congestion strategy following revelations that officials are considering closing major motorway junctions around Newport—a move opposition politicians warn will create complete chaos for local drivers. The row erupted after Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper outlined a dual-track strategy: launching an 18-month study into…
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales sees sharpest increase in complaints in its 20-year history
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales received more than 4,500 complaints in 2025=26, some 27% more than the previous 12 months, 47% more than three years ago, and three times as many as 20 years ago. The numbers come from the Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2025-26, which revealed that complaints about local authorities soared by 27%…
Babies will pay!
The disastrous news for Welsh tourism is that unlike the 182day self-catering booking law which is now under review by thePlaid Government, Elin Jones, Plaids Minister for Finance, hasconfirmed that there is to be no change in the law regardingbabies staying in caravans. (confirmation of this statementenclosed.)The Minister has confirmed that babies will have to…
Caerphilly DofE participants contribute more than 4,400 volunteering hours
Young people completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award through Caerphilly County Borough Council dedicated 4,485 hours to volunteering between April 2025 and March 2026. Their combined contribution has been calculated as having a social value of £33,861.75, recognising the positive impact their work has made within local communities. Volunteering is a key part of the…
Residents’ drug and anti-social behaviour concerns at Rhos Dyfed: what housing association and police say
Newydd promises CCTV exploration, extra patrols and waste collections; figures on complaints still to come Newydd Housing Association says it is exploring CCTV, extra waste collections and a stronger presence on the Rhos Dyfed estate in Aberaman, following residents’ reports of drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour. The concerns were raised with police at the Aberaman…