A new cafe, visitor information centre and museum are included in plans for an “innovative” revamp of Fourteen Locks Canal Centre in Newport.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council could quit region’s school improvement service
The local authority said there is support among headteachers to bring decision-making back “in house” and for “taking back control” of school improvement.
Expansion plan on cards for additional learning needs support
Children with additional learning needs in Caerphilly could be offered places at new specialist classes in some of the area’s schools.
Backing for new regional HIV testing and treatment scheme
Caerphilly County Borough Council could join a new regional scheme to improve access to HIV testing and treatment.
Price hike for ‘lifeline’ meals on wheels service inches closer
A council committee agreed to back proposals for a flat rate of £6.89 for a daily main meal and dessert.
More than 100 objections fail to stop approval of ‘first’ HMO in village
Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved planning permission for 7 Erasmus Terrace to be turned into a HMO for up to four people.
Cut-off residents to wait another year for work on new bridge
Building work on a new bridge in Bassaleg, reconnecting stranded residents with the wider community, will not begin until at least April 2026.
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.