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Government to introduce a fast-track adaptations scheme to homes owned by people suffering with the disease. Fox then held a debate, calling on the Welsh Government to support the introduction of a fast-track and non-means tested process for home adaptations for those
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Government-funded free parking and voucher schemes for town centres in Monmouth to provide a much needed boost to footfall, as well as leading the voices of concern regarding the relegation of the
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Conservative group replaced the previous leader, Cllr Andrew Crump. Prior to this he was Deputy Leader, with responsibility for education. He served as leader of the council until he was elected to the Senedd in May 2021. He stood down as Portskewett Councillor at the
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