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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Hopes new education centre will reduce need for out-of-county placements

Tuesday, August 19, 2025Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It will welcome 30 secondary school-aged pupils and have a “high staffing ratio” of three adults for every six to eight learners.

Gymnastics academy sets out expansion plans

Friday, August 15, 2025

A gymnastics organisation has applied to extend its base at Croespenmaen Industrial Estate.

Former pub could be converted into nine homes

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

New proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council set out how the old Cross Keys Inn, on Hengoed Road, could be redeveloped.

Council accused of ‘throwing money around like confetti’ in use of non-disclosure agreements

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has been accused of treating money like “confetti” after figures showed it spent more than £800,000 on staff non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) last year.

Canal water supply ‘dried up and almost non-existent in places’

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

Pollution concerns have forced the closure of a culvert in Risca, fuelling speculation about water supply problems for the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

Man who spent £5,000 on driveway loses bid for planning permission

Thursday, August 14, 2025Thursday, August 14, 2025

A homeowner’s plans to support an unwell family member by converting their front garden into a driveway have failed to persuade council planners.

Backing for homes plan on disused industrial site

Thursday, August 14, 2025Thursday, August 14, 2025

Proposals to build new homes on a disused industrial site in Crosskeys have won the support of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.

Planners turn down shopkeeper’s takeaway bid

Wednesday, August 13, 2025Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Council planners have rejected a Pontymister shopkeeper’s proposals to open a takeaway on part of his premises.

Views sought on next stage of town’s makeover plans

Tuesday, August 12, 2025Tuesday, August 12, 2025

A 15-year transformation project for Caerphilly town centre is due to reach the next stage – and the county borough council wants residents to help shape the plans.

Funeral director plan rejected for ‘idle and vacant’ high street unit

Tuesday, August 12, 2025Tuesday, August 12, 2025

A proposal to redevelop an “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood has been turned down by council planners.

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