Powys to raise council tax on long‑term empty homes up to 300%
From April, Powys will charge up to 300 % council tax on homes empty for ten years, aiming to curb vacancy and ease the housing shortage.
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Reform UK outlines Wales agenda after Senedd breakthrough
Laura Anne Jones details Reform’s policy push, UK‑France pact and rural priorities following historic Senedd gains.
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Council reviews fencing plan for Abersychan 3G pitch
Torfaen Council examines a proposal for ball‑stop fencing and netting around the £2m 3G pitch at Abersychan Comprehensive, with public comments due by 22 Oct.
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UK vows toughest sanctions as Trump signs diesel deal with Russia
Britain reaffirms pressure on Moscow after US president announces a multi‑million tonne diesel purchase, condemning the move amid Ukraine war.
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Caravan park bans families over Welsh tourism levy proposal
Owner of Dan‑yr‑Ogof caravan site makes it adults‑only, citing enforcement worries about the new tourism tax.
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Cabin owner forced to move animals after planning breach
Carmarthenshire council orders a rare‑animal enthusiast to vacate his cabin and remove exotic species following a upheld enforcement notice.
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MS slams Welsh Government over M4 relief road delay
Peter Fox condemns an 18‑month assessment period, warning that diverting traffic onto local roads will worsen congestion across Wales.
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Polanski faces mounting pressure after by‑election loss and Zionism motion
Zack Polanski confronts calls for resignation as the Green Party grapples with a by‑election defeat and a controversial Zionism motion.
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Ceredigion Council warns AI‑generated complaints may mislead
The new clause follows an internal review that identified a rise in complaints drafted with the assistance of generative AI tools, prompting the council to act before misinformation…
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Crickhowell High School denounces misleading closure report
The school rebuts claims of a campaign to save it, calling the Abergavenny Chronicle story inaccurate and sensationalist.
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