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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planned apartments will address ‘significant need for affordable housing’

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

GHR Developments wants to turn part of a privately-owned pay-and-display car park in Market Place into a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Fresh calls for justice powers on 25th anniversary of devolution

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Jeff Cuthbert, who spent 13 years as a then-Assembly Member before taking up the PCC role, said the devolution of the justice system is “the right way to go”.

Outgoing PCC says Gwent is ‘a safer place than when I found it’

Friday, May 3, 2024Friday, May 3, 2024

Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public in policing matters and hold their local force and chief constable to account.

New PCC vows to champion youth and social justice

Friday, May 3, 2024Friday, May 3, 2024

Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public on policing matters and hold their local force to account.

‘Increasing confidence’ health board will improve after Welsh Government imposed interventions

Friday, May 3, 2024Friday, May 3, 2024

Three months since health secretary Eluned Morgan announced the urgent escalation measures at the health board, there are “some early signs of improvement”.

Young people worried about ‘normalisation’ of underage vaping

Thursday, May 2, 2024Thursday, May 2, 2024

Tackling underage vaping is one of the most pressing issues for young people in Caerphilly, according to the county borough’s Youth Forum.

Critics say spending on new Ffos Caerffili market ‘went way above budget’

Wednesday, May 1, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Opposition councillors have launched fresh criticism of the Ffos Caerffili market amid reports the project ran over budget.

Councillors back extending the rules on resident parking spaces

Wednesday, May 1, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Councillors have backed changes to parking policies across Caerphilly County Borough aimed at supporting holders of resident permits.

Council ‘learns lessons’ after missed bin collection complaints

Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Caerphilly Council said lessons have been learned following a series of complaints about bin collections and litter.

Police and crime commissioner election explained

Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024

This election marks several firsts in Wales, including the requirement for people to show identification before they cast their votes.

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