Controversial plans to install a new all-weather sports pitch in Risca have moved a step closer – despite opposition from Risca Hockey Club.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Decision day nears for petrol station shop’s alcohol licence proposal
Councillors will resume discussions next week on a new alcohol licence for a petrol station shop in Trethomas.
Level crossing scrapped over safety concerns
While official records show there have been no incidents at the crossing in the past ten years, CCTV has captured several incidents which sparked “concern”.
‘Concern’ over funding for some of borough’s major cultural sites
A senior councillor has warned that all options are on the table when it comes to turning around Caerphilly County Borough Council’s finances.
Housing plans could be axed due to council dispute with Welsh Government
Plans to build thousands of new homes in Maesycwmmer are likely to be axed following a dispute between Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Welsh Government.
Senior councillors back plans to reduce school transport service
Senior councillors in Caerphilly will push ahead with a consultation on plans to extend home-to-school transport rules.
Council’s ‘use it or lose it’ warning over community group funding
Each ward councillor has access to a pot of funding – currently £3,630 each – and must sponsor eligible organisations to apply for access to the money.
Council to buy five gritters to prevent future ‘risk’ to service
Cabinet members agreed on Wednesday July 24 to use reserve funds to shore up its winter maintenance fleet.
Council seals deal to buy former Risca Palace cinema
It was due to go up for auction on Wednesday July 17 but a deal was secured prior to it going under the hammer.
Council keen on buying former cinema – but mystery remains over its sale
A former cinema in Risca which attracted interest from Caerphilly County Borough Council appears to have been sold before it went to auction – but the buyer remains a mystery.