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Additional learning needs school unveils £18m expansion

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

After two years of building works, Trinity Fields School has finally unveiled its new £18 million extension, which has been “shaped around the needs and potential” of its pupils.

Trains back running between Caerphilly and Rhymney from this weekend

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

The line reopens on Saturday May 24, having been closed for engineering works as part of the South Wales Metro project.

Former Barclays Bank turned into new creative community space

Thursday, May 22, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The former Barclays Bank building, at the Twyn in Caerphilly town, will be reopening its doors to the public again on Friday May 23 under its new guise as a creative community space.

Community group ‘eager’ to open gym at disused council building after handover

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

JM Fitness, a community interest company, will open the new gym after securing a Community Asset Transfer of the building from the council.

Support for ‘significant and much-needed investment’ in borough’s public spaces

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

The council has approved a new programme of “cleaning and greening enhancements” backed by £1.3 million of funding from a UK Government policy.

Meals on wheels costs to rise for majority of customers

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

The local authority argued the new move will make Meals Direct “a sustainable service” after it was saved from the axe last autumn.

Residents risk £70 fines for throwing away recyclable items in general waste

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

Council ‘RATs’ will be rummaging through Caerphilly’s residents’ bins as part of a new scheme to boost recycling rates.

‘No-show’ First Minister ‘undermined’ Senedd scrutiny

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Delyth Jewell, who chairs the culture and international relations committee, expressed concern about a continued lack of detailed evidence from the Welsh Government.

Plaid Cymru demands end to ‘shameful’ pensions injustice

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan backed the 1950s Women of Wales group’s campaign for justice for women affected by changes to the pension age.

Welsh Water customers ‘getting a raw deal’

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

Welsh Water customers are getting a raw deal, with bills increasing while “disgraceful” pollution continues and executives pocket “scandalous” payments, the Senedd heard.

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