Caerphilly Council is hoping to set up a new training course specialising in retrofitting homes and making them more energy efficient.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Urgent’ repairs needed for council’s green waste bin lorries
Bin lorries which collect food and garden waste in Caerphilly urgently need repairs, the council has warned.
Senior councillors back sweeping changes to schools across county borough
A new secondary school, a bilingual primary campus, a merger, and a closure have all moved a step closer under new plans approved by the council’s cabinet.
Town’s new market could create up to 50 jobs
Council deputy leader Jamie Pritchard has said the new market, Ffos Caerffili, was a “cornerstone” of the regeneration plan for Caerphilly town.
Plan for holiday flats above village pub
Plans submitted to Caerphilly Council show proposals for two one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom flats.
‘Without home tutoring, I wouldn’t have had any future’
A Caerphilly man who credits home tutoring with turning his life around has warned planned changes to the service could jeopardise other youngsters’ futures.
Council seeking new tenant for Coffi Vista site after controversial closure
The new advert for the Coffi Vista premises includes the building’s public toilets in its floorspace, and quotes the annual rent as £16,500.
300% council tax premiums to tackle ‘blight’ of empty homes
The council hopes the policy will “incentivise” owners to bring empty homes back into use and help solve local housing shortages.
Council effectively saves £1m on Ffos Caerffili container market
The council’s deputy leader said the project had secured a European grant that would effectively reduce the council’s own spending on the project to around £150,000.
Council to reform support schemes for home repairs
Caerphilly Council is planning to reform the way it supports people to repair, maintain or adapt their homes.