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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Rat fears at ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping site ‘getting bigger by the day’

Monday, January 20, 2025Monday, January 20, 2025

Cllr David Fouweather said he and people living near the mound of illegally-dumped rubbish had made repeated calls to the city council, asking for it to be cleared.

Leisure centre closures ‘would have devastating impact’

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Bedwas, Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres could all close in the summer if the plans go ahead.

Councillors warn ‘extremely challenging’ financial pressures lie ahead

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council is facing a “sobering” financial outlook despite an increase in Welsh Government funding, senior councillors and officers have warned.

Row continues over future of ‘valuable’ smaller libraries set for closure

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.

Praise for staff who worked ‘tirelessly’ responding to recent storm flooding

Thursday, January 16, 2025Thursday, January 16, 2025

Workers who cleared fallen trees, unblocked culverts and rescued flooded-out residents during recent storms have won praise from Caerphilly councillors.

Hypothermia concerns for rough-sleepers after council’s first night shelter hit by delays

Thursday, January 16, 2025Thursday, January 16, 2025

Independent councillor Nigel Dix criticised the hold-ups and said the plans for a shelter had been on the table for months.

Council leader apologises for ‘below-standard’ Christmas bin collections

Thursday, January 16, 2025Thursday, January 16, 2025

The council’s leader has apologised for disruption to bin collections over Christmas and vowed “matters are in hand to ensure this doesn’t happen again”.

Deputy leader sets out plans for mothballed Llancaiach Fawr

Wednesday, January 15, 2025Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader expects a new operator for Llancaiach Fawr will have been found by the end of April.

Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.

All smiles as pupils reunited at new primary block — but other school works face delays

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Councillors in Newport have welcomed the arrival of new education facilities around the city.

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