The Latest Breaking News from Vale of Glamorgan Council

Council leader reacts after drawn-out search for new recycling centre land makes progress

The council has been searching for land for at least two years

Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023

Council reveals hundreds of applications for unpaid carer grant in the Vale of Glamorgan were unsuccessful

One councillor highlighted the need to make it as easy as possible for carers to access support

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023

Schools will be forced to find extra money for teacher pay rises after councils back track on pledge

Vale of Glamorgan Council said it has a £9.7m funding shortfall after "significant rises in price, inflation and interest rates" while at least four other councils also won't be funding it, say unions

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

Council boss says plans to bring in green waste charge to Vale of Glamorgan involves risks

A council report revealed a number of risks associated with the green waste collection charge, including a potential "failing" of recycling rates

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023

The people who could lose their 'sanctuary' amid plans to more than double allotment fees

"I am a cancer sufferer. I was diagnosed during the pandemic and honestly, without the plot I don't know how I would have got through it."

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

First look at new homes for Ukrainian refugees being built in a Welsh town

The 90 temporary accommodation units will be built on the site of a former school

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Man could face £50,000 flytipping fine after trying to create community allotment in derelict park

Simon Martin could face a £50,000 fine or prison after he tried to bring a derelict play park back into use as an allotment

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023

Businesses object to council plan to increase charge for outdoor seating by as much as £750 a year

'They are adding more pressure on the small businesses. Rather than helping them out'

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023

Fresh look at Barry Docks development 'should focus on heritage' after funding disappointment

Barry missed out on £20 million in levelling up funding which would have gone towards developing its docks and waterfront

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Site of former school set to become temporary home for Ukrainian refugees

The site will be made up of 90 temporary units

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023