Politics

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.

The closure affects the C2020 stretch that runs from Market Square to the western end of Short Bridge, a key artery through the town centre. Motorists are being…

Council green‑lights an £83,000 scheme to upgrade streets, lighting and visitor facilities across Welshpool, with work slated for 2026‑27.

Elwy Road between Rhos Road and Church House will close for essential works, with diversions via Church Road and Llandudno Road.

Planning application aims to turn a vacant Grade II listed former butcher’s shop in Holywell into a new café, preserving historic features while revitalising the town centre.

Urban Style Homes Ltd, acting through Philippa Cole Planning Consultant, submitted the application to build five detached houses on the site fronting Bumblers Field on the village’s High Street.

Council opens a £142,000 grant round to help local groups counter second‑home impacts, with applications due by 30 October.

Folly Farm Adventure Park seeks council approval to demolish Highcroft and build three new holiday lets, sparking local debate.