Senior councillors have backed new budget proposals they say will protect key services and clean up the county borough – while also including a council tax rise.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Town-centre display boards approved despite brightness concerns
Plans for new digital advertising boards have been approved for prominent locations in Bargoed, Blackwood, and Risca.
Sports complex showers out of action for six months
Some showers at the Newport International Sports Village have been out of order for around six months.
Support for conversion of former club into family home
Proposals to turn a former club in Deri into a new family home have won the support of council planning officers.
Green light for new pool, darts and coffee shop proposal on town’s high street
Plans to open a new sports equipment shop and cafe in central Blackwood have been given the green light.
Club could be turned into new home with gym and games room
A club in Oakdale could be converted into a home, plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show.
Two schools could strengthen ties to bring ‘improved standards’ for pupils
Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.
Supported living apartments proposed next to new-build development
The work has been proposed for a site near Oakdale Athletics Club, on part of land where plans for 21 new homes were approved last November.
Newport Council urged to rethink tax increase in new budget
Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.
Critics sound alarm over proposed council tax increase
Proposals to increase council tax bills for Caerphilly County Borough’s residents have been criticised by opposition councillors.