The existing school would be demolished in phases to make way for a new 420-place primary, as well as a 60-place nursery, according to plans.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Farm owners in fresh bid to house holiday ‘pods’ on their land
The owners of a farm near Bedwas are reapplying for permission to house four self-catering holiday accommodation “pods” on their land.
Mixed fortunes for shopkeepers in bid to extend alcohol sales hours
The owners of Shock, on Bartlett Street, had claimed later licensing hours would help them increase their income after they were forced to leave their old premises.
Tributes to former councillor who was ‘strong advocate for the people he represented’
John Bevan, who grew up in Phillipstown, served two terms as the mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council during a political career spanning decades.
Tesco wins alcohol sales bid after concern for neighbours
The supermarket firm is planning to take over the former Methodist Church, on Bridge Street, Newbridge, and open a Tesco Express there.
Residents ‘waiting weeks’ for bin collections in ‘perfect storm’ of delays
Bad weather and recent changes to collection rounds, along with “high volumes” of Christmas waste, were among the reasons for “significant delays” to the service.
Newport Transporter Bridge project reaches important milestone
Work to build the new and much-anticipated visitor centre at Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge is nearing completion.
Hundreds facing Christmas in temporary homes amid warnings of ‘growing crisis’
A councillor has warned new figures show a “worsening” trend in the county borough, where one person spent more than three years in supposedly temporary housing.
Electric vehicle charging could be coming to shopping centre
Plans show four charging stations could be installed, providing power to up to eight vehicles at any one time.
Council could replace sheltered housing site with 16 affordable homes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for planning permission to redevelop the Castle Court sheltered housing complex, in Pontywaun.