Caerphilly County Borough Council is facing a “sobering” financial outlook despite an increase in Welsh Government funding, senior councillors and officers have warned.
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Abercarn Primary School welcomes upgraded 3G pitch
Abercarn Primary School’s upgraded 3G pitch and floodlight system has been completed, with the council now taking bookings from the community.
Row continues over future of ‘valuable’ smaller libraries set for closure
The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.
Price to meet world champion Littler in Bahrain Darts Masters
Price, from Markham, reached the quarter-finals after a 6-3 first-round victory over Hong Kong’s Lok Yin Lee on Thursday evening.
Rock music, wedding fairs and Lego. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Praise for staff who worked ‘tirelessly’ responding to recent storm flooding
Workers who cleared fallen trees, unblocked culverts and rescued flooded-out residents during recent storms have won praise from Caerphilly councillors.
Asda announces grant funding for outdoor community spaces
The Asda Foundation has announced £500,000 worth of grant funding to be used on improving community spaces.
Concern over ‘poor quality’ private rented sector
Senedd Members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes.
Welsh Government ‘utterly failing’ on waiting lists
A Plaid Cymru MS warned waiting lists have hit record highs in every month since March 2024.
Work to start on new £1million 3G pitch
The council has announced work on the new 3G pitch at Risca Leisure Centre is due to begin next week.