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Ian’s column – April 2023

Posted on 1st April 2023 (16th June 2023) by harrietking

Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine The Council’s budget for 2023/24 was passed in March at the second attempt after much vigorous debate. Although it is an increase on the budget for this year, the impact of inflation and increased demand for services (particularly social care) mean […]

Ian’s column – March 2023

Posted on 1st March 2023 (14th March 2023) by harrietking

Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus! This month I’d like to talk about how we get around our neighbourhoods and to and from our nearby towns. Without any scheduled buses in our area, those unable to drive or who cannot afford to […]

Ian’s column – February 2023

Posted on 1st February 2023 (14th March 2023) by harrietking

Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine I love the first signs of Spring – lambs, snowdrops and earlier sunrises – but over the last month we have also had periods of extreme cold and a few days of potential flooding. As the rivers were rising, council staff […]

Ian’s monthly column for December 2022

Posted on 1st December 2022 (14th March 2023) by harrietking

Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s Parish Magazine Rising inflation and interest rates are impacting on households, especially those on low or fixed incomes who have little to cushion themselves against these economic shocks. You can get advice on what support is available to you by visiting one of […]

Ian’s monthly column for November 2022

Posted on 1st November 2022 (14th March 2023) by harrietking

Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for Llantilio Crossenny Parish Magazine As a County Councillor, I represent residents in the Llantilio Crossenny ward, which covers the area between Skenfrith, Rockfield, Penrhos and Llanvetherine. Labour have 22 of the 46 council seats, one short of a majority. As the largest party they have formed a minority administration, […]