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

Demolition plan set out for ’empty and unused’ office near Caerphilly Castle

Demolition work could be approved for a disused office building in Caerphilly.

Power surges were to blame for knocking out some CCTV cameras in Newport, senior councillors have confirmed.

New questions have been raised over Newport Council’s investment in the redevelopment of the city’s indoor market.

A Newport council committee has criticised accounting delays for the Cardiff Capital Region’s City Deal as “not good enough”.

The chemical has drawn controversy in recent years amid allegations about possible carcinogenic effects, which continue to be debated and challenged.

Senior officers told a council committee the feedback, whether positive or negative, was crucial if people wanted to see improvements.

Lidl has submitted planning permission to knock down the former Stagecoach depot building and replace it with a new supermarket.

Proposals to further develop the Ty Du site in Nelson have been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

A new operator has been identified to run Llancaiach Fawr, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.

The heritage site closed in late 2024 after senior councillors agreed to “mothball” the venue, which was receiving a £485,000 annual subsidy.