Kent advocate Hayleigh Evans receives Centrepoint’s Partner Award, coinciding with new Housing Benefit changes aimed at easing work barriers for young people.

Two independents win Blaenavon Town Council by‑election while Pontypool prepares for its own community council vote on 8 October.

Tenby residents can get free advice on benefits, debt and housing at the town council’s De Valence Pavilion on 8 and 22 October.

Council chief Emma Palmer calls on councillors to stop opposition and embrace the Sustainable Powys plan after a panel’s nine recommendations.

The community‑run youth club in Machynlleth warns it may shut by October half‑term unless at least four new adult volunteers step in.

Torfaen County Borough Council passes motion of support for Nepalese residents, thanking the Wales Gurkha Community Association and highlighting climate‑change links.

Arts Council Wales funds a £40,000 project to modernise the historic Ystradgynlais Welfare hall while preserving its community legacy.

Carmarthenshire councillors back a shorter access road to the Georgian Sarnau Mansion, overruling heritage officers who warned it would alter the historic setting.