Councillors have welcomed plans for the redevelopment of Plasyfelin Primary School, in Caerphilly town, which backers say will create a “first-class” learning environment.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Bowls club applies for new storage unit at grounds
New Tredegar Bowls Club has applied for planning permission to build a new storage unit at its grounds.
‘Idle and vacant’ town-centre unit could become funeral director business
An “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood could be converted into a new funeral director business.
Revamped Transporter Bridge centre will be ‘really great’ for young visitors despite delays
A new visitor centre for Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge will include “really great” activities and spaces for schoolchildren.
Solar farm sale on track amid questions over council’s spending
Council plans to sell a solar project in Caerphilly are reportedly on track and have received “significant commercial interest”.
Thumbs-up for riverside flats despite bridge concerns
Plans for up to 40 riverside flats in Newport have won the backing of the city council’s planning committee.
Plans for city HMO rejected for second time despite changes
Councillors have refused to grant planning permission for a HMO in Newport over concerns about a bedroom size, bike storage, and bins.
Sympathetic councillors back family’s bid to build annexe for relative
A family’s plan to build an annexe for an older relative at their home has been approved at the second attempt.
New regeneration plans will be ‘transformative’ for towns’ high streets
New regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood have been broadly welcomed by councillors.
‘Some way to go’ to tackle council’s multimillion-pound budget gap
Around £15 million in required savings must still be found under the local authority’s ongoing ‘transformation’ programme, despite successive years of cost-cutting.