JM Fitness, a community interest company, will open the new gym after securing a Community Asset Transfer of the building from the council.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Support for ‘significant and much-needed investment’ in borough’s public spaces
The council has approved a new programme of “cleaning and greening enhancements” backed by £1.3 million of funding from a UK Government policy.
Meals on wheels costs to rise for majority of customers
The local authority argued the new move will make Meals Direct “a sustainable service” after it was saved from the axe last autumn.
Residents risk £70 fines for throwing away recyclable items in general waste
Council ‘RATs’ will be rummaging through Caerphilly’s residents’ bins as part of a new scheme to boost recycling rates.
Council lowers price hike for sports pitches after backlash
New fees for outdoor grass sports pitches have been confirmed in Caerphilly after an original 75% hike sparked an angry backlash.
Residents to have say on potential housing sites ‘in the new year’
The council is currently developing its new Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which sets out where and how it wants new building work to take place.
New cleaning programme could improve ‘look and feel’ of borough
A new “cleaning and greening programme” worth £1.3 million will target hotspots and improve the “look and feel” of the borough’s public places.
Leisure centre rescue a ‘Pyrrhic victory’ for campaigners
Caerphilly County Borough Council had included Cefn Fforest in cost-cutting proposals to shut three leisure centres.
Bowls club applies for clubhouse booze licence
Morgan Jones Bowling Club hopes to sell alcohol seven days a week, between the hours of midday and 9pm.
More time granted for 99-home development on school site
A developer will have another three years to produce final plans for a housing development on the site of Oakdale Comprehensive School.