Labour MP Chris Evans has written to the council’s planning department, outlining concerns raised by residents over the plans.
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Thumbs up for butcher’s shop conversion into holiday let
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam can be converted into holiday accommodation, council planners have decided.
Police investigation into woman’s death continues
The woman died at a property on Caerphilly Road, Nelson, at around 10.45pm on Saturday February 14.
No trains between Rhymney and Cardiff for week-long tunnel works
Rail services on the Rhymney line will be suspended next week for essential maintenance works in Caerphilly tunnel.
HMO conversion fails to win council backing
A proposal for a new HMO in Newport has failed to win approval from city council planners, who said the conversion could have a “negative” impact on the area.
Health boards working together amid global supply shortage
Gwent’s health board has said it is working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid a global supply shortage in bone cement – which is used in orthopaedic surgery for hips, shoulders and knees.
Up to £5,000 available for groups running community projects and events
Community groups, charities, social enterprises across Gwent can apply for up to £5,000 funding to run projects and events.
Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grant
An ambitious, community-led, plan to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a fully-fledged cultural hub has been boosted with a £270,000 grant.
Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay rise
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its annual remuneration report – the first since it took over responsibility for setting councillor pay.
More success for Plaid in double by-election victory
Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council by-elections.