A new masterplan for Blackwood will show traders and investors the area is “a great place to do business”, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council leader says doubters should eat “humble pie” over new market’s “success”
The leader of Caerphilly Council has suggested his opposite number should eat “humble pie” while toasting the success of the new Ffos Caerffili market.
Golf club loses bid to extend course onto common land
Caerphilly Golf Club has lost a bid for planning permission to extend its course onto an area of common land.
New high street flats plan gets the thumbs-up
A shop owner has secured planning permission to build new flats in Blackwood’s High Street.
Litter spilling out of ‘gaping hole’ at council tip is ‘incredibly frustrating’
Unrepaired damage at one of Caerphilly Council’s tips is causing litter to blow out of the site and into the surrounding community, according to local complaints.
Neighbours oppose cricket club’s outdoor drinking area plan
Blackwood Town Cricket Club has launched a contentious bid to extend its outdoor drinking area.
£50m fund to bring investment to ‘left behind’ northern Valleys communities
A new £50 million fund for businesses investing in South East Wales will reinvigorate communities in northern parts of the Valleys, its backers believe.
Flats plan approved for ‘iconic’ building despite parking pressure fears
Caerphilly councillors have granted planning permission to turn part of an “iconic” building into flats in Crumlin Square, despite concerns over parking.
Police investigating alleged fraud at school
An alleged fraud at a Caerphilly County Borough school is being investigated by police, although council bosses have refused to disclose any further details.
Council backs changes to support for housing repairs
Senior councillors have backed reforms of private sector housing grants that will see some support removed and replaced with repayable loans