Plans for a new waste depot have moved a step closer, as Caerphilly County Borough Council bids to improve its ailing recycling rates.
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Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?
With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term.
Rhymney line passengers face bank holiday disruption
Rail passengers using the Rhymney line over the bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect disruption as engineering works take place across the Cardiff and Valleys network.
School could open new specialist class for ALN pupils
A new specialist class for children with additional learning needs could be opened at Newport’s Maesglas Primary School.
‘Shock’ over scale of payout to council’s former chief executive
A payout to the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council totalled more than £280,000 – according to the local authority’s statement of accounts.
Extra road resurfacing pledge after pothole patch-ups branded ‘a waste of time’
Among the areas on the council’s priority list is Groeswen Road, where concerns were raised previously about the impact of potholes on local traders.
Fresh concerns over reduced hours at leisure centre
A councillor has raised fresh concerns over plans for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre, which was previously earmarked for closure and now operates under reduced hours.
Council set to hand over bowling greens to two community clubs
Two more bowls clubs in Caerphilly County Borough are likely to be handed over to community groups as the council looks to further trim its spending.
Senedd Commission to decide future of Ty Hywel office building
The current lease on Tŷ Hywel expires in 2032, leaving the Senedd Commission with just six years to decide its next steps.
Caerphilly Runners invites beginners to join free Sofa to 5k sessions
Caerphilly Runners is encouraging residents to lace up their trainers and take their first steps into running with the launch of a free Sofa to 5k programme for beginners.