Young people concerned about the “normalisation” of underage vaping in Caerphilly have played a key role in a crackdown on the illegal sale of the products to children.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Farm owner wins permission for new dog-walking field
A farm owner in Deri has won planning permission to turn one of his fields into a secure dog walking area.
‘Surplus’ garden space could become site of two new homes
New plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show “garden space” at 44 Brynavon Terrace could be redeveloped.
Schools could receive less funding if new primary is created
One headteacher currently serves the two schools, which have been informally “collaborating” since September 2022.
Schools will retain ‘own identity’ under federation plan
The strengthening of ties between two Abertridwr schools has moved a step closer, with the start of a public consultation on the plans.
Council sets out school merger plans which would end single-sex education
Caerphilly County Borough Council is planning to eventually close down Lewis Girls’ School, in Ystrad Mynach, and transfer pupils to Lewis School Pengam, which is currently boys-only.
Secondary school could get new 3G sports pitch
St Cenydd Community School in Caerphilly could have a new all-weather sports pitch to replace one of its existing facilities.
Thumbs up for plan to convert church into convenience store
A Newbridge church is surplus to requirements and can be converted into a convenience store, council planners have decided.
Plans to join two schools as single ‘primary campus’ move a step closer
The council said previously the two schools have been “working in collaboration for a number of years” and their amalgamation would promote “closer working relationships”.
War of words escalates over uncertain future of cultural attractions
Cllr Eluned Stenner, the cabinet member for finance, has defended the proposals, given the financial “black hole” the local authority is trying to avoid.