Hendre Infants and Hendre Juniors could join together to form one single entity, under proposals being considered by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Schools set to strengthen ties following pupil and Estyn support
The council’s cabinet members are expected to approve a new federation deal for Cwmaber Infants and Cwmaber Junior Schools later this month.
Call for council to be ‘transparent’ over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.
Council planners don’t know how many HMOs are in county borough
A council licensing scheme for HMOs only covers those properties which are three storeys or more in height.
Pupils full of praise for primary school at risk of closure
Of the 52 people who took part in a consultation, the vast majority said they did not support the proposal to close Rhydri Primary.
Headteachers reassure staff and pupils ahead of proposed school merger
Plans to close Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach, and send pupils to the currently boys-only Lewis School Pengam, are in the final stages.
Council preparing to issue financial support to Storm Bert flood victims
Around 90 homes in Caerphilly County Borough have been affected by Storm Bert flooding, according to the council, which is preparing to distribute financial support to those affected.
Bowls club set to build new home after ‘total loss’ to fire
Caerphilly County Borough Council has backed a proposal to restore the club following the “total loss” of the previous facility.
Claim some councillors ‘don’t know what’s going on’ at meetings
Plaid Cymru county councillor Judith Pritchard said “nobody seems to check” whether elected representatives “are value for money”.
Refrigeration firm wins permission for new home
The partially retrospective planning application was filed by CB Refrigeration Ltd, which has moved from Bedwas to its new home.