The future of Newport’s Civic Centre could be decided in a new review of the city council’s office buildings.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Facelift backed for city leisure site that has ‘seen better days’
Newport Stadium could be in line for a facelift, after senior councillors backed a move to explore regeneration options for the Spytty Park site.
New dining area extension proposed for village’s historic pub
A Nelson pub’s owners have applied to build an extension, to provide more space for diners and new toilets.
‘We really can’t wait’: New bakery planned for ‘prominent’ town centre location
The owners of a Newport-based bakery are hoping to open a new store in central Risca in the coming months.
HMO approved after row over ‘inbuilt prejudice against people looking for homes’
Controversial plans for a new HMO in Cwmfelinfach have been approved by Caerphilly councillors.
Vandalism and threats to ‘burn down’ house at centre of HMO row
Vandals have repeatedly targeted a house at the centre of a HMO row in Rhymney, causing criminal damage and issuing threats to “burn it down”.
Council by-election a possibility as new Senedd Member praises ‘special’ borough ward
Donna Cushing, who represented the Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, was elected to the Senedd last week in the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.
Plans for 163 homes on golf course site approved amid tree-loss concerns
Detailed plans for 163 new homes in Caerphilly town have won planning permission, despite concerns about tree loss and drainage.
Council sells off major solar farm project for undisclosed sum
The Cwm Ifor Solar Farm site, above Penyrheol, could generate enough energy to power 6,000 homes when it goes online.
New ‘premium’ flats plan could revive listed pub vacant for 20 years
The Pioneer Hotel has attracted antisocial behaviour since it closed, including vandalism and an illegal cannabis-growing operation busted by police in 2020.