Fears of ‘friction’ due to differing Covid rules between England and Wales
THERE are fears that a significant divergence in Covid laws between Wales and England could lead to “some friction” as visitors continue to cross the border over the summer.
Councils asked to pay more to fund the fire service
North Wales’ six councils will be asked to contribute an extra £1.13m to fund the region’s fire service for 2021/22.
Planners approve 14 new homes on former Belgrano nightclub site
Planners have approved outline plans for 14 new homes on the site of former bar and nightclub.
Proposed Snowdon toll described as “bad idea” by MS
A North Wales MS has dismissed calls for a toll on those climbing Snowdon as a “bad idea” that would “undermine efforts” to revive the tourist industry following lockdown.
Calls for modest toll on Snowdon visitors to help mitigate impact of tourism
A toll on visitors to Wales’ highest peak could be introduced in a bid to mitigate the impact of tourism on north west Wales.
Homes plan for former Blaenau Ffestiniog surgery
Plans to demolish a former surgery to build six new homes have been submitted.
No services from Anglesey and Conwy stations with short platforms
Several Welsh stations will be served by no trains at all from next week due to the length of their platforms raising social distancing concerns.
Welsh Government shuts second home grants “loophole”
Thousands of second home owners will not be able to take advantage of an “unethical loophole” allowing them to access taxpayer-funded grants during the lockdown, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
An “unethical loophole” could see second home owners get taxpayer-funded grants during the lockdown
An “unethical loophole” could mean thousands of second home owners get taxpayer-funded grants during the lockdown.
Plans to slash number of Welsh MPs are dropped
The UK Government has dropped plans that would have slashed the number of Welsh MPs by more than a quarter.
