The Welsh Government has committed funding towards the redevelopment of Pentrebane Street in Caerphilly town centre.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
MasterChef semi-finalist to open ‘warm and calm’ restaurant in Caerphilly
Francesca Keirle, a former teacher and ex-MasterChef contestant, wants to open a “warm and calm” restaurant in Caerphilly town centre.
Store wins alcohol licence bid despite ‘debauchery’ claim
A Savers shop in Caerphilly town centre has won permission to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption, despite neighbours’ concerns about antisocial behaviour.
Lewis Girls School and boys-only Lewis School Pengam could merge
The council has unveiled an “ambitious” proposal to tackle low pupil numbers at Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach and boys-only Lewis School Pengam.
New £17m Welsh and English school campus could be ready in 2027
A new dual-language school campus could open in Rhymney in September 2027, barring any unexpected delays.
Unions hit out at reform of council’s home tuition service
Trade unions have hit out at new changes to home tuition in Caerphilly County Borough, but senior councillors say the move will help pupils.
Low birth rates blamed for school’s dwindling pupil numbers
A final decision on the closure of an infants’ school in Llanbradach will be made in early April, after parents and governors decided not to object to the plans.
Surge in vandalism of speed signs since 20mph switchover
Councils have recorded a major surge in the number of speed limit signs being vandalised or graffitied since Wales adopted new 20mph laws.
Bigger flats block approved for ‘flagship’ housing development
Planning permission has already been granted for 82 homes on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site.
Warning some traders ‘switching off fridges overnight’ to cut costs
Caerphilly Council’s environmental health manager warned incidents of food poisoning could get “more serious” if products were not safely refrigerated.