A bar owner caught up in an “absolute nightmare” of a council licensing process says the ordeal has left him on the verge of shutting the business.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Developer wins bid for more time to build houses
A developer has secured a five year extension for planning permission to build homes in Pontllanfraith.
Relieved brewery owner’s plan for outdoor drinking area approved after 12 months
A brewery and bar owner in Caerphilly said he is relieved plans for an outdoor drinking area have finally won council planners’ approval.
Council determined to improve low recycling rates – but it could come at a cost
Waste management bosses in Caerphilly will have to make tough choices – and spend money – if the council is to avoid millions of pounds in fines for missing recycling targets.
Golf club hopes noise concerns won’t damage bid for new booze licence
Blackwood Golf Club looks set to receive a new alcohol sales licence for its clubhouse, despite some neighbours lodging objections to the plans.
Farmers hope to open dog-walking area as part of ‘diversification’ plan
Richard and Lydia Watts plan to convert a vacant field at their Pen y Waun Farm into an area where dog owners can bring their pets.
Backing for new pizza restaurant after debate over role of town centre
Pizza chain Fireaway is the likely new occupant for 47 Cardiff Road, according to designs lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Club can keep outdoor decking area despite neighbours’ privacy worries
The owner of a social club in Abertridwr has won a bid to keep his outdoor decking area, despite privacy and noise concerns from some people living nearby.
New leasing deal with private landlords could help cut housing waiting lists
Signing up to a Welsh Government leasing scheme could help cut housing waiting lists across Caerphilly County Borough, councillors hope.
Petrol station booze decision on hold after council failed to invite locals to meeting
The owners of a petrol station shop on the edge of Trethomas will have to wait another six weeks to find out whether they can start selling booze, owing to an admin error.