CCBC library proposals on pause

Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, The council planned to close ten small…

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Complaints to Public Services Ombudsman for Wales jump 43% in a single year to record levels

Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales have seen a 43% increase since 2019, with complaints involving councils rising by 54% in that time. See what reviewers are saying about the Ombudsman on the link. Is the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales an outdated system? Writing in its Annual Report & Accounts report for 2024-25,…

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ICO steps up scrutiny of police use of facial recognition technology with audit of South Wales Police and Gwent Police

The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of its first audit in a series looking at police use of facial recognition technology (FRT). Find out more about the regulator’s work to ensure police forces are using FRT lawfully, fairly and proportionately in a new blog from Deputy Commissioner Emily Keaney below. Few technologies…

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Media, sports and signage group unveils new director following significant investment

IN a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growingcompanies – Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new OperationsDirector.Based in Cardiff and Radstock, near Bath, the award-winning business is the powerhousebehind several high-profile brands including Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media,Colour Studios, Sportin Wales and Businessin Wales.With a team of…

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Residents in Edlogan Wharf development in Sebastopol set to benefit from improved

Improved number 11 service will connect residents in Sebastopol for first timeNew service changes welcomed by developer Taylor WimpeyResidents living at Edlogan Wharf development in Sebastopol are set to benefit from betterconnectivity following the news of an improved Stagecoach bus service in Cwmbran.The popular number 11 service will now run every 30 minutes instead of…

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Rent Smart Wales partners with Natural Resources Wales to deliver vital flood management course

Rent Smart Wales has launched new Flood Management training for landlords and agents, developed in collaboration with Natural Resources Wales. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is free and now available to access on the Rent Smart Wales website. With 1 in 7 homes and businesses in Wales at risk of flooding, and with the climate emergency…

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Next steps in reviewing the national Default Speed Limit for Rhondda Cynon Taf

Targeted 20mph zones work well for: Main A & B roads need higher limits because: This targeted approach: Many successful speed management schemes use exactly this principle – variable speed limits based on road function and risk level rather than one-size-fits-all policies. It’s often more effective than blanket 20mph zones that residents see as unnecessarily…

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