An attempt to once again change the type of flats included in a planned three-storey block in Pontymister has been blasted as “a disgrace” by a ward councillor. Plans for 18 one-bedroomed…
Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice
– Ivor Street, Cwmcarn
– Central Avenue, Oakdale
18-year-old dealer who advertised drugs on Snapchat jailed
Ethan Pope, 18, of Lewis Drive, Caerphilly, has been sentenced to three years in a young offenders institute after pleading guilty to a string of drug offences.
Savings pot will be a “godsend” for council
The council has more than £140 million in useable reserves – which is one of the highest levels in Wales.
Stricter rules to be put in place in supermarkets
As well as limits on the number of customers in store, shops will also be required by law to provide hand sanitiser and put social distancing signs up.
Negative Covid test needed before travelling to Wales
Passengers travelling to Wales from outside the Common Travel Area will have to test negative for coronavirus before being allowed to depart, as part of new rules coming into force on January 18.
Transport for Wales to reduce services due to coronavirus
The timetable changes will be introduced across the rail network from Monday, January 25.
Senedd Members favour election going ahead in May
Senedd Members support this year’s election going ahead as planned, but a proposed Welsh Government bill could delay it by six months.
Free parking introduced at five country parks
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to remove the existing pay and display fees in five of the authority’s country parks.
Opposition councillors hit out at proposed council tax increase
A proposed council tax increase of 3.9% is included in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft budget proposals.