Councillors have called on the authority to provide support to former and serving LGBT+ members of the Armed Forces, as well as their families.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Ruperra Castle’s future in jeopardy, council survey shows
Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, has been confirmed as one of the most at-risk listed buildings in Caerphilly County Borough.
Petrol station can be knocked down as “contemporary” replacement approved
Ascona Retail has secured council approval to demolish the existing Shell garage near Crumlin.
Council’s push to close leisure centre “disappointing”
Caerphilly County Borough Council has indicated this week it will push for the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
Council to give out free food waste bags to residents as part of 12-month trial
Failing to improve on last year’s recycling performance could land the council with a £1.2 million fine from the Welsh Government.
Police called to council offices after protester chains herself to pillar
The lone protester said she had been embroiled in a long dispute with the council over a gas test, culminating in court action earlier this year.
Efforts to stop harmful chemicals leaking from quarry to be monitored by Welsh Government
Welsh Government minister Julie James will monitor efforts to prevent harmful chemicals leaking from an old quarry near Ynysddu.
Caerphilly Council and businessman in legal battle over skip storage site
A businessman’s legal battle to store skips on land in Llanbradach will be decided by a Welsh Government-appointed inspector in November.
Family’s calls for roadside safety barrier “ignored” by council following nurse’s death
The grandfather of a young nurse who died in a crash near Wyllie has said his family’s calls for a roadside safety barrier have been “ignored” and “overlooked”.
Homes rejected after design paid ‘no respect’ to neighbouring houses
A bid to build two new houses in a residential area of Cefn Hengoed has failed because the planned homes pay “no respect to the surrounding building style”.