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Council decides against designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

Caerphilly County Borough Council will not provide designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers, despite the fact that there is an unmet need for mobile homes.

Senior councillors back new way of working out council house rent

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

Caerphilly County Borough Council will now use a formula from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation called the Living Rent Model.

Three-storey block of flats given seal of approval

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

Plans to build a three-storey block of flats next to Y Fron guesthouse in Pwllypant have been backed by councillors.

Rugby pitch saved from axe as school expansion plans reviewed

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

Council leader Sean Morgan has said the local authority is now looking at ways to expand the school without having to sacrifice the playing field.

Councillor who was the heart of his community remembered

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Community Councillor Bill Allen, who died last month, has been remembered as a fun-loving, mischievous soul, who was dedicated to his family and community.

How a nursery transformed an overgrown space into a woodland play area

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

A new forest play park has opened in Machen, offering a safe and fun space for kids as well as a social hub for adults every Friday.

New 20mph speed limit on some residential roads set to come into force next year

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Most residential roads in Wales could see 20mph speed limits from September next year, after proposals were backed by Senedd Members.

Burger King could be making a return to Caerphilly town

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The proposed fast food restaurant will have seating for 18 people and will be open from 8am until midnight every day.

Caerphilly couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Tuesday, July 12, 2022Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Tommy Cooper Society Chairman Tudor Jones and wife Margaret have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Natasha Harding completes Aston Villa move

Tuesday, July 12, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Wales international Natasha Harding, from Hengoed, has joined WSL side Aston Villa after leaving Reading this summer.

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