A specialist breast unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will open as planned in 2024 despite the local health board’s gloomy financial situation.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council’s planning blueprint in limbo after Welsh Government challenge
Caerphilly council’s planning blueprint for future developments is still in limbo after the Welsh Government challenged its contents.
Licence application for wedding reception venue draws opposition
A plan to open a new wedding venue on a farm has sparked a local row with neighbours, with one objector claiming the proposal is “not compatible” with “the country lifestyle”.
Pledge to build 1,000 new council homes welcomed
A pledge to build 1,000 new affordable homes by Caerphilly County Borough Council has been welcomed in principle by opposition leaders.
Council sets out plan to build 1,000 new affordable homes over next ten years
Cabinet members in Caerphilly have backed a major house-building project that will bring 1,000 new, affordable homes over the next ten years.
Senior councillors to have ‘respect’ training as number of meetings halved
Senior members of Caerphilly County Borough Council will undergo training on how to “engage” with colleagues in a “respectful and trusted manner”.
Infants school step closer to closing its doors for good
A primary school in Llanbradach has moved one step closer to closing its doors for good.
Businessman given permission to turn car wash into tyre-fitting garage
Council planners have given a businessman in Risca permission to turn his hand car wash into a tyre-fitting garage.
Council leader defends “way over the top” conference cohort after opposition criticism
Cllr Sean Morgan defended the council’s decision to send a cohort to the WLGA’s annual conference in Llandudno.
Blackwood masterplan criticised as senior councillor urges positivity
The council’s deputy leader has urged positivity after the authority’s draft masterplan for Blackwood was met with some local doubts and criticism.