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• Council facing £6.6m budget gap

  Vale of Glamorgan Council is still facing a funding gap of nearly £6.6 million next year despite a 'real terms' increase in funding.

• 20 or 30? Council to consider speed limit changes

  Six roads in the Vale of Glamorgan are set to have their speed limits either increased or reduced.

• Money raised for family after house fire

  Nearly £3,000 has been raised for a family from Dinas Powys after their home was gutted by fire.

• Gwen the polar bear visits the Memo

  A new Welsh-language children's play tackling climate change will visit the Memo Arts Centre in Barry next month.

• Council tax set for 5.5% rise

  Council tax bills in the Vale are set to go up by 5.5% under draft budget proposals for next year.

• Barry Town Council's precept could increase by £5.41 from April

  Barry Town Council is currently consulting on its budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with its precept proposed to increase by £5.41 for a Band D Property.

• More than 40 organisations set to showcase their volunteering opportunities in 2026

  More than 40 organisations working in the Vale of Glamorgan are set to showcase their volunteering opportunities at the GVS Big Volunteering Fayre.

• New Year MBE for social care director

  A social services chief at Vale of Glamorgan Council has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list.

• Yellow Weather warning issues for Snow later this week

  After a recent cold spell, the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather warning for snow across much of Wales for Thursday evening into Friday lunchtime.

• Decision due on wood processing plant

  A final decision on plans for a new wood processing facility in Barry is expected later this month.

• Carbon emissions up by 6% last year

  Carbon emissions in the Vale of Glamorgan increased by 6% last year, according to the latest council figures.

• Toddler dies after medical episode

  A toddler has died following a 'medical episode' at a house in Barry.

• Housing rent set to rise by 4.3%

  Rents for council housing in the Vale of Glamorgan could go up by more than 4% in the spring.

• Power tools stolen in van break-ins

  Thousands of pounds worth of power tools have been stolen during a spate of van break-ins across the Vale over the festive holidays.

• New Community Cinema to launch in Llantwit Major

  A new community cinema is being launched by the More in Common Llantwit Major Group.

• Teenager bailed after Penarth disturbance

  A Barry teenager has been released on bail following a disturbance outside a Penarth pub.

• Three youths arrested after Penarth assault

  Three teenage boys have been arrested following a New Year’s Eve disturbance in Penarth.

• CCTV appeal after Barry robbery

  A Rolex watch worth around £15,000 was stolen from a man as he was walking home from a shop in Barry.