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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Tesco plans new jet washing station in supermarket car park

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The firm has applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council requesting planning permission for a new jetwash to the store’s northeast.

Council ‘committed’ to preserving Mon and Brec Canal amid water supply concerns

Tuesday, August 19, 2025Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council said it is “committed” to preserving the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal amid ongoing concerns about water supply issues.

Decision expected on school transport cuts after road safety reviews

Tuesday, August 19, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The county borough council paused the plans earlier this year, after backbenchers called for safety reviews on walking routes affected by the proposed changes.

Hopes new education centre will reduce need for out-of-county placements

Tuesday, August 19, 2025Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It will welcome 30 secondary school-aged pupils and have a “high staffing ratio” of three adults for every six to eight learners.

Gymnastics academy sets out expansion plans

Friday, August 15, 2025

A gymnastics organisation has applied to extend its base at Croespenmaen Industrial Estate.

Former pub could be converted into nine homes

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

New proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council set out how the old Cross Keys Inn, on Hengoed Road, could be redeveloped.

Council accused of ‘throwing money around like confetti’ in use of non-disclosure agreements

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has been accused of treating money like “confetti” after figures showed it spent more than £800,000 on staff non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) last year.

Canal water supply ‘dried up and almost non-existent in places’

Friday, August 15, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

Pollution concerns have forced the closure of a culvert in Risca, fuelling speculation about water supply problems for the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

Man who spent £5,000 on driveway loses bid for planning permission

Thursday, August 14, 2025Thursday, August 14, 2025

A homeowner’s plans to support an unwell family member by converting their front garden into a driveway have failed to persuade council planners.

Backing for homes plan on disused industrial site

Thursday, August 14, 2025Thursday, August 14, 2025

Proposals to build new homes on a disused industrial site in Crosskeys have won the support of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.

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