The organisers of a Christmas event in Caerphilly town centre have applied for planning permission to allow the festivities to continue for another ten years.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Sandwich shop set to replace village takeaway
Council officers have backed plans for a new sandwich shop in Cwmcarn.
Plans move forward for town’s new banking hub
A new “banking hub” for Risca has moved a step closer, after plans for the facility were submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
‘Serious concerns’ at hospital mortuary months after wrong body mix-ups
The UK’s national accreditation service has partially suspended its official recognition of mortuary activities at the Grange University Hospital.
Undercover teens taking on the illegal sale of vapes to children
Young people concerned about the “normalisation” of underage vaping in Caerphilly have played a key role in a crackdown on the illegal sale of the products to children.
Farm owner wins permission for new dog-walking field
A farm owner in Deri has won planning permission to turn one of his fields into a secure dog walking area.
‘Surplus’ garden space could become site of two new homes
New plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show “garden space” at 44 Brynavon Terrace could be redeveloped.
Schools could receive less funding if new primary is created
One headteacher currently serves the two schools, which have been informally “collaborating” since September 2022.
Schools will retain ‘own identity’ under federation plan
The strengthening of ties between two Abertridwr schools has moved a step closer, with the start of a public consultation on the plans.
Council sets out school merger plans which would end single-sex education
Caerphilly County Borough Council is planning to eventually close down Lewis Girls’ School, in Ystrad Mynach, and transfer pupils to Lewis School Pengam, which is currently boys-only.