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.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
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.
Plans for 169 new homes move a step closer
More than half of the development will be classed as affordable housing if the project, by United Welsh housing association, goes ahead.
Waste firm allowed to alter plans for industrial site
Waste firm Veolia has been given planning permission to slightly alter plans for the redevelopment of a site in Abercarn.
Council leader defends cuts and warns it is ‘beyond dangerous’ to do nothing
Cllr Morgan has frequently warned the council must plug a £45m gap in its budgets over the next two years, and even ongoing cost-cutting measures could leave decision makers millions of pounds short.
Sports shooting shop proposed for industrial estate
Pro Shoot Firearms and Shooting Club has applied for planning permission to open the shop in what is currently vacant office space.
Backing for family’s dog walking business plan on farm
Caerphilly County Borough Council has granted planning permission for the Watts family’s “diversification” proposal for Pen y Waun Farm.
Council gives thumbs up to Caerphilly On Ice events for next decade
The organisers of Caerphilly On Ice have secured planning permission to host the Christmas event at the Owain Glyndwr Playing Field for the next ten years.
Council planning to sell off major solar farm project
The Cwm Ifor farm could reportedly generate up to 20 megawatts of electricity, or enough to power up to 6,000 homes.