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Council tax revaluation paused in difficult budget context

  • Legislation to be brought forward to defer council tax revaluation until the next Senedd term
  • More targeted ways to improve the system to be explored
  • Decision follows detailed work over the summer to assess the cost of supporting some households through the transition
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Spooky season and kinder-for-the-planet hwyl focus for Welsh Museums Festival 2026

From spooky visits to Ruthin Gaol, to a 20ft copper dragon in Rhayader, to bat boxes in the Rhondda, there’s plenty on offer this October half term as the Welsh Museums Festival kicks off for its 12th year.