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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

New plans submitted for church and seven-bed HMO in former school

Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026

Plans for a new HMO and church in Newport have been resubmitted after council planners rejected an initial bid.

Backing for new data centre on city’s steelworks site

Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026

Plans for a “modern, energy efficient” data centre on part of a former steelworks site in Newport have won the city council’s approval.

New 25-metre mast approved despite concerns around local impact

Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026

A new telecommunications mast has been approved in Rhymney despite local concerns about its visual impact and its proximity to nearby homes.

Padel courts among proposals for new ‘sport and leisure hub’

Thursday, April 16, 2026

A developer has set out plans to convert a Cwmcarn warehouse into a leisure attraction, with padel courts among the proposals for the space.

Plans for six new homes above ‘derelict’ city-centre unit

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

A developer has submitted revised plans for six new flats above a “derelict” commercial unit in Newport city centre.

Extra weekly payments pledge for ‘crucial’ kinship carers

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

Some carers in Caerphilly County Borough will be given an increased weekly allowance in recognition of the “crucial” role they play in supporting vulnerable children.

Rugby club hopes new deal for its home ground will ‘open doors’

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Bargoed RFC is poised to take over the running of its home ground, as one of three deals struck between community groups and Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Around 100 jobs proposed under Home Bargains’ plans for third city store

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Home Bargains could increase its presence in Newport by opening a new store in the city’s Harlech Retail Park, creating up to 100 jobs.

New indoor golf simulator proposed for industrial estate

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Craig Hughes, of Pin Sim Golf, has requested change-of-use planning permission from Caerphilly County Borough Council for the new venture.

Support for new homes on youth centre site despite ‘chronic’ parking concerns

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed replacing the former youth and community centre, on Brookland Road, with a mixture of houses, bungalows and flats.

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