A primary school in Llanbradach has moved one step closer to closing its doors for good.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Businessman given permission to turn car wash into tyre-fitting garage
Council planners have given a businessman in Risca permission to turn his hand car wash into a tyre-fitting garage.
Council leader defends “way over the top” conference cohort after opposition criticism
Cllr Sean Morgan defended the council’s decision to send a cohort to the WLGA’s annual conference in Llandudno.
Blackwood masterplan criticised as senior councillor urges positivity
The council’s deputy leader has urged positivity after the authority’s draft masterplan for Blackwood was met with some local doubts and criticism.
Children’s laureate criticises nationwide library cuts on UK tour
Joseph Coelho is currently travelling around the UK, visiting every local authority as part of his Library Marathon tour.
Tenants slapped with court order after causing “nuisance and upset”
Tenants living in a council-owned property have been slapped with a court order after their behaviour caused “nuisance and upset”.
Council drawing up regeneration masterplan to help improve town
A new town square or market, a food festival, and more bars and restaurants could all help Blackwood flourish in future, according to a new masterplan.
Council confirms none of its buildings contain concrete type linked to safety concerns
Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed that none of its buildings contain RAAC – a type of concrete linked to ongoing safety concerns.
Council carrying out emergency school inspections amid concrete safety concerns
Caerphilly County Borough Council is carrying out emergency inspections of its school buildings after widespread safety concerns over a type of concrete.
Long-serving councillor announces terminal cancer diagnosis
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge has announced he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, three years after a bowel cancer operation.