3 d. ago What Swansea Council's new £643m budget will mean for you and how much extra you'll have to pay

Council tax is going up by 5.95% to help pay for big increases to key services like social care, despite opposition calls 'to give the people of Swansea a break'

Economics

4 d. ago Council tax rise for people in Merthyr Tydfil county is confirmed

The budget was approved at a full council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, meaning residents now know how much extra council tax they will have to pay in 2025/26

Economics

6 d. ago The sickening thing someone did to a children’s slide in a Swansea park

Swansea Council said it was 'appalled' at the actions of those responsible, who they said had 'intentionally put the safety and health of young children at risk'

Politics

7 d. ago Leasehold flats ban beginning of the end for ‘feudal’ system, minister says

Homeowners will not have to pay extra costs such as ground rent under the proposed reforms.

Politics

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council recommended to approve 10 per cent council tax rise

If approved, residents living in a Band D property will pay an extra £11.70 a month from April

Politics

2 w. ago Redeveloping St Helen's sports ground in Swansea could cost £5m

Swansea Council said it would recover the outlay

Economics

2 w. ago Ryanair passenger charged £50 for bringing water bottle onboard

Despite the bottle going unnoticed on the way out, the passenger had to pay extra on her return as part of the baggage rules

Economics