Caerphilly County Borough Council has backed a proposal to restore the club following the “total loss” of the previous facility.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Claim some councillors ‘don’t know what’s going on’ at meetings
Plaid Cymru county councillor Judith Pritchard said “nobody seems to check” whether elected representatives “are value for money”.
Refrigeration firm wins permission for new home
The partially retrospective planning application was filed by CB Refrigeration Ltd, which has moved from Bedwas to its new home.
Council to warn empty property owners of looming council tax hikes
Owners of second homes or long-term empty properties in Caerphilly will soon receive letters warning them of a council tax hike.
Critics of single-sex school merger raise pupil wellbeing and staff job fears
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed closing Lewis Girls’ School and gradually making Lewis School Pengam – which is currently boys-only – co-educational by 2027.
Two new 3G sports pitches approved for school and leisure centre sites
New 3G-type pitches have been given planning permission for St Cenydd Community School and Risca Comprehensive School.
Protect children from peering into gambling venues, council suggests
The local authority is currently reviewing its policies under the Gambling Act, which sets out rules for betting shops and other premises.
New rules and fees coming for tattoo and piercing studios
People who run or work in tattoo and body piercing studios will have to apply for new licences in the coming months, following a change in Welsh law.
Plans for new Costa drive-thru given green light
A Costa drive-thru could be coming to Pontymister after councillors gave their seal of approval to the scheme.
Council backs adventure farm’s bid to extend opening hours
The owners of Colliers Adventure Farm, in Nelson, have been successful in applying for an extension to their opening hours, which it is claimed will help them put on more events.