Demolition work in Caerphilly town centre is “likely to begin in the new year” to make way for a “much-needed” new development.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Boost for £54m project to improve council’s low recycling rates
The council has lagged behind national recycling targets and must make improvements or run the risk of multimillion-pound fines.
New social housing project prompts claims of ‘alarming’ north-south divide
Councillors have alleged northern parts of the county borough are given a disproportionate amount of social housing projects.
Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £500,000 seized in Newport
Trading standards officers in Newport have seized illegal tobacco and vape products worth more than half a million pounds so far this year.
Could relaxed tip-booking rules help cut city’s fly-tipping problem?
Relaxing the booking policy for Newport’s tip could help increase recycling rates, a councillor has claimed.
Bid to merge primary schools moves to next stage
Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School could amalgamate in September 2025.
Council defends proposal to shut down village’s primary school
The proposal to shut down the school has been challenged by parents and some governors, who believe it can be made viable.
Schools set to enter federation deal after pupil support for stronger ties
Cwmaber Infants School and Cwmaber Junior School will enter into a federation arrangement in January.
Council struggling to hire enough parking wardens because of ‘challenging’ nature of job
Thousands of parking tickets were issued in Caerphilly last year despite the council struggling to hire enough wardens.
Community groups may take over more council buildings in future
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it “simply cannot afford to deliver everything which it currently does”, owing to “significant” financial challenges.