The redevelopment of a Caerphilly school has sparked concern among some neighbours, who fear a new and larger building will lead to a loss of privacy, light and property values.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Calls to protect ‘powerless’ homeowners from ‘exploitative’ private estate contracts
“More and more” residents on new housing developments find themselves locked into “exploitative” private estate management contracts, councillors heard.
Newport Council in ‘discussions’ over Indoor Market loan repayment
Newport Council is in “discussions” with the operator of the city’s Indoor Market after a £6 million loan was not fully repaid on time.
Three footpaths set to close following railway electrification
Three public footpaths across Caerphilly County Borough are likely to be closed, following the electrification of the Cardiff to Rhymney railway line.
New plans to convert house into three-bed HMO
A house in Cwmfelinfach could be converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to three people.
Road safety calls continue after latest Wyllie Bends smash
Councillors have warned extra safety measures must be installed on Wyllie Bends as a matter of urgency, after the latest crash left a car upside down at the roadside.
School receives top food hygiene score following deep-clean
A Newport school has recorded a top food hygiene score after falling short during a previous inspection.
Plans revived for flats above convenience store
New plans have been submitted for flats above an Ystrad Mynach convenience store, after previous proposals failed to win support.
Have your say on council’s cleaning and anti-fly tipping project
The programme forms a central part of this year’s budget investments and includes special cleaning work in all borough wards.
Leisure centre hours slashed in council cost-cutting plan
Opening hours at New Tredegar Leisure Centre will be cut from April 1 as Caerphilly County Borough Council seeks to save money.