Blaenau Gwent Council anticipates a 4.95% council tax hike. This aims to address a £1.5 million shortfall despite increased Welsh government funding. Blaenau Gwent Council Faces 4.95 Percent Increase in Council Tax The Welsh government will likely raise Blaenau Gwent’s funding. Expect a 4.8 percent increase for 2025/2026. This is above the 4.3 percent national…
Concerns arise over a deeper partnership. Blaenau Gwent considers sharing its chief executive with Torfaen, sparking worries about a potential merger and future governance. Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Chief Sharing Sparks Council Merge Concerns Blaenau Gwent council met on January 23rd. They discussed sharing a chief executive with Torfaen. They wanted to continue this arrangement.…
A young girl suffered severe injuries after an XL Bully attacked her in Nantyglo, prompting legal action against the dog’s owner. XL Bully Attacks Young Girl, Leaving Serious Injuries in Disturbing Incident Nantyglo: A young girl was attacked by an XL Bully dog. The dog jumped on her back and bit her arm, causing serious…
Councillors assure that the shared chief executive role is not a merger, addressing concerns from some members about potential implications. Councillors Clarify That Sharing Chief Executive Is Not a Merger Torfaen: So, there’s been some chatter about two councils sharing a chief executive, and it’s got folks a bit worried. But the councillors are stepping…
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Wales Met Office Issues Weather Warning for Flooding and Heavy Rain Blaenau Gwent: So, the Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning for rain in Wales. It’s set to last for nine hours on Friday, January 24, starting at midnight.…
Blaenau Gwent Council is backing Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with events to honor victims and promote a hopeful future Council Supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with Special Events Blaenau Gwent: The council is gearing up for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025. They’re really committed to making this day special. Every year on January 27, we remember…
Abertillery’s former library will be converted into office space, but future tenants remain unknown Town Library Set to Become Office Space Following Recent Closure Abertillery: So, the old library in Abertillery is getting a makeover into office space. It just closed down a few months ago, and now there’s a plan for it. Nick Landers…
Councillors urge for compulsory school attendance to combat rising home education rates Call to End Home Schooling as Children Face Isolation and Disadvantage Blaenau Gwent: A councillor is raising concerns about kids being home-schooled. They believe it should be mandatory for children to attend school. During a recent council meeting, they discussed attendance figures and…
Gwent welcomes adorable new arrivals, bringing joy to families across the region Meet the Newest Babies to Call Gwent Their New Home Newport: Every Monday, we celebrate the latest little ones joining our community. It’s a heartwarming tradition that brings smiles all around. If you’ve welcomed a new baby recently, we’d love to hear from…
Blaenau Gwent struggles with a shortage of referral units for students excluded from schools, raising concerns among local councillors. Blaenau Gwent Faces Lack of Referral Units for Excluded Pupils Blaenau Gwent: There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the lack of a pupil referral unit (PRU) for kids who get kicked out of schools.…
Blaenau Gwent’s new policy requires parents to change their child’s nappy at school, sparking widespread concern and backlash from families. Concerns Raised Over Council’s Nappy Changing Policy for Parents Blaenau Gwent: So, there’s been quite a stir over this new nappy changing policy in Blaenau Gwent. Apparently, the council decided that parents need to come…
Persimmon Homes East Wales supports Ebbw Vale’s festive spirit with a generous donation for Christmas lights House Builder Donates £1,000 to Brighten Town’s Christmas Lights Ebbw Vale: A house builder has stepped up to help light up the town for Christmas. Persimmon Homes East Wales donated £1,000 to support the festive lights in Blaenau Gwent.…
The Met Office has shared an hour-by-hour forecast for snow in South Wales, warning residents to prepare for icy conditions. Met Office Predicts Snowfall Timing for South Wales Hourly Forecast Newport: The Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning for South Wales. More snow and ice are on the way later today, January…
Discover how house prices have shifted in your area throughout 2024, revealing trends and insights for potential buyers and sellers. Average House Prices in Your Area: Changes in 2024 Cardiff: The average house price in the UK has been on the rise, hitting £292,059 as of October 2024. That’s a 3.4% increase from last year,…
A serious car accident leaves a woman in critical condition and a man arrested for driving under the influence in Blaenau Gwent Woman Critical After Crash, Man Arrested for Impaired Driving Blaenau Gwent: A woman is in critical condition after a terrible car crash. It happened on the A465 when a man, who was allegedly…
Concerns arise over Luton vans used for recycling in Gwent, raising safety issues for workers and questioning council practices Luton Vans Deemed ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ in Recycling Collections Abertillery: There’s been some chatter about the Luton vans being used for recycling in Blaenau Gwent. Folks are worried these vans just aren’t up to the…
Recent data shows Bridgend and Blaenau Gwent leading in house price growth in Wales, with notable annual increases. Wales Sees Significant House Price Increases in Two Areas Bridgend: The latest house price data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows some interesting trends. Overall, UK house prices have gone up by 0.2% since September…
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council celebrates a successful breastfeeding campaign with a festive event, marking a significant rise in breastfeeding rates. Welsh Council’s Breastfeeding Campaign Hits Record High with 60% Success Rate Ebbw Vale: A Welsh council is buzzing with excitement over its breastfeeding campaign. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council just wrapped up the first…
