One councillor said he is “shocked” after learning 324 Caerphilly Council homes are empty “when the need for social housing is so great”.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Planned apartments will address ‘significant need for affordable housing’
GHR Developments wants to turn part of a privately-owned pay-and-display car park in Market Place into a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Fresh calls for justice powers on 25th anniversary of devolution
Jeff Cuthbert, who spent 13 years as a then-Assembly Member before taking up the PCC role, said the devolution of the justice system is “the right way to go”.
Outgoing PCC says Gwent is ‘a safer place than when I found it’
Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public in policing matters and hold their local force and chief constable to account.
New PCC vows to champion youth and social justice
Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public on policing matters and hold their local force to account.
‘Increasing confidence’ health board will improve after Welsh Government imposed interventions
Three months since health secretary Eluned Morgan announced the urgent escalation measures at the health board, there are “some early signs of improvement”.
Young people worried about ‘normalisation’ of underage vaping
Tackling underage vaping is one of the most pressing issues for young people in Caerphilly, according to the county borough’s Youth Forum.
Critics say spending on new Ffos Caerffili market ‘went way above budget’
Opposition councillors have launched fresh criticism of the Ffos Caerffili market amid reports the project ran over budget.
Councillors back extending the rules on resident parking spaces
Councillors have backed changes to parking policies across Caerphilly County Borough aimed at supporting holders of resident permits.
Council ‘learns lessons’ after missed bin collection complaints
Caerphilly Council said lessons have been learned following a series of complaints about bin collections and litter.