It means no new for-profit providers of children’s care homes, fostering and secure accommodation services would be able to register in Wales from April 2026.
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Caerphilly hosting Swimathon 2025 as residents encourged to dip their toes in
Caerphilly County Borough is set to host the world’s largest fundraising swim this weekend, with money raised going towards three charities.
Plans for new primary school move step closer
Plans for a new £9 million primary school in Newport will move forward following general support from the community.
Retired Caerphilly teacher died in “rapidly rising floodwater” during Storm Bert, inquest told
A retired teacher was caught by rapidly rising floodwaters as he took his dog for a walk, an inquest heard.
More than 3,000 trees planted after volunteer efforts
More than 150 volunteers came together earlier this month to plant trees at Rhymney War Memorial Park – with the long-term aim of planting 300,000 trees across the borough.
Veteran support group launches new base in Machen
Around 90 veterans were in Machen Legion over the weekend for the official launch of Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub’s new base.
Plans for surgery site covering south-east Wales
The Llantrisant Health Park could be designated as a regional diagnostic and treatment centre for south-east Wales.
Praise for city’s education service and ‘dedicated’ youth workers
Senior councillors in Newport have welcomed the results of an Estyn inspection of the city’s education services.
“Challenging times” for fire service as three wildfires reported in days
At least three separate fires have been started in Caerphilly County Borough over the past week, as the fire service warns “reckless” fire-setting will “not be tolerated”.
City centre office space could become new homes
Currently, the site contains a large open-plan workspace, as well as a lobby, boardroom, director’s office and “casual” area.