Steve Thomas

Blaenau Gwent Council Tax Increase Proposed at 4.95 Percent Rise

Blaenau Gwent Council Tax Increase Proposed at 4.95 Percent Rise

Blaenau Gwent faces a 4.95% council tax increase. The council aims for savings and efficiencies, despite increased Welsh Government funding. Blaenau Gwent Council Tax Increase Proposed at 4.95 Percent Rise The Welsh Government will give more money. Blaenau Gwent will get 4.8 percent more funding, which is above the national average of 4.3 percent. Even…

Blaenau Gwent Torfaen Chief Sharing Sparks Federation Merge Apprehensions

Blaenau Gwent Torfaen Chief Sharing Sparks Federation Merge Apprehensions

Blaenau Gwent considers sharing its chief executive with Torfaen, raising fears about future independence if council leadership changes later. Blaenau Gwent Torfaen Chief Sharing Sparks Federation Merge Apprehensions Blaenau Gwent council met on January 23. They talked about sharing a chief executive with Torfaen. The councils have shared Stephen Vickers since last July. They plan…