Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service, Author at Caerphilly Observer

City neighbourhood chosen for ‘No One Left Behind’ pilot project

Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative.

More than 8,000 bin collections have been missed across Caerphilly County Borough so far this year, new figures show.

At a packed Bedwas Workmen’s Hall the hopefuls fielded questions on voters’ pressing issues, from public services to immigration.

Newport is preparing to launch a new abandoned shopping trolley policy which could land supermarkets with £100 fees for their return.

A trial reopening of public toilets in a Newport park has concluded, with no decision yet on making the move permanent.

Turbine blade sizes could be increased at a proposed wind farm potentially capable of powering 81,000 homes.

Proposals for 17 new homes in Abertridwr have won planning permission following an agreement over affordable housing.

A church and its hall in Deri could be converted into two new homes, according to new proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

A shop owner in Ystrad Mynach has applied for planning permission to build five flats above his premises.

The ‘Hospital 2 Healthier Home’ initiative checks people’s homes for fall risks and makes practical changes to improve properties’ safety.