News Archives

Plans to cover hospital car park with solar panels approved

A plan to cover the Grange University Hospital’s car park in solar panels has been approved, despite questions over the project’s value for money.

Bedwas-based Spotnails has secured funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC as it looks to continue its growth.

Councillors in Caerphilly have called for women affected by state pension changes to receive “fair, prompt and just compensation”.

Gwent Police are working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to create an authorised area for off-road bikes near Rhymney.

The supply of one-bedroom accommodation is far outstripped by the numbers of single people in need of homes.

Plans for 40 new homes in Aberbargoed are on hold temporarily while council planners iron out details of affordable housing.

Malcolm and Cheryl Waters, from Trethomas, used to be able to park their car just a few steps away from their front door on Llanfabon Drive.

The new homes will be built in three blocks on land at Winding Wheel Lane, and will each have their own parking space.

A business park in Nelson can be expanded to include 28 small and “flexible” units, councillors have decided.

We’re holding our first ever Caerphilly Observer Members’ Meeting on Saturday February 21 between 1pm and 3pm at Caerphilly Miners Centre.