Building work on a new bridge in Bassaleg, reconnecting stranded residents with the wider community, will not begin until at least April 2026.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council apologies for ‘extremely upsetting’ text sent to bereaved family
Caerphilly County Borough Council has apologised after sending a text message to bereaved parents asking about childcare.
Half of Newport’s street lights to be switched back on
Half of Newport’s street lights will be switched back on at night, following complaints shift workers felt unsafe travelling to or from their homes in the early hours.
Caerphilly’s new leisure centre could cost a further £2.5m
A new leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly could cost a further £2.5 million to build, councillors have learned.
Council agrees ‘difficult’ decision to close school
Rhydri Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.
Hendre Junior School to merge with Hendre Infants
Hendre Infants and Hendre Junior School, which sit on opposite sides of St Cenydd Road, in Trecenydd, will be allowed to “amalgamate” and strengthen ties.
Former power station site set to host major battery energy storage plant
A former coal-fired power station in Newport is expected to become one of the UK’s largest battery energy storage plants.
Meals on wheels customers could face 64% fee hike after service saved from axe
Fees for Caerphilly Council’s “lifeline” meals on wheels service could go up by more than £2.50 a day for the majority of users.
Homes plan approved despite hundreds opposing loss of green space
Hundreds of objections and letters of opposition have failed to stop council planners approving new homes on land in Trethomas.
‘Oversubscribed’ city school’s expansion plan approved
Up to 40 new pupils will be welcomed at one of Newport’s special schools from September.