Senior councillors in Caerphilly have voted to permanently close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, bringing to an end a seven-year battle that at one point spilled into the courts.
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Council tax bills set to quadruple for long-term empty homes
The premiums are a Welsh Government idea designed to increase the nation’s housing stock by making it costly for owners to hang on to empty homes.
Vaughan Gething receives backing of Senedd Members to become First Minister-elect
Vaughan Gething has won the backing of Senedd Members and will officially become Wales’ new First Minister once given approval by King Charles III.
“It needs to be commemorated” – Miners’ strike 40 years on
New Tredegar residents and former miners came together this month to mark 40 years since the miners’ strike.
New pop-up shop opens this week as part of plan to tackle empty units
A new ‘Meanwhile Space’ will open at 28/29 High Street by March 20, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Senedd backs independent report on future of Welsh democracy
In one of his final acts as first minister, Mark Drakeford led a debate on the report of the independent commission on Wales’ constitutional future.
Standing ovation for Mark Drakeford as outgoing FM gives resignation speech
Senedd members from across the political divide paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he officially resigned after five years as Wales’ first minister.
Concerns over how incoming recycling changes will affect charities
Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of forthcoming changes to workplace recycling rules on charities in Caerphilly County Borough.
Unpaid carers charity announces closure due to ‘financial challenges’
Unpaid carers support charity, the Care Collective, has announced it will close due to “long-standing financial challenges” – making 87 members of staff redundant.
Contactless tap-in tap-out payment now available on Ebbw Valley railway line
Commuters travelling on the Ebbw Valley rail line can now pay for their journeys using the contactless tap-in tap-out system.