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Plans for new HMO submitted to council

Tuesday, February 1, 2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Plans have been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to convert a house in Trinant into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Derelict pub transformed to bring “new zest” to valley

Monday, January 31, 2022Monday, January 31, 2022

The former Panteg Hotel on Abertridwr Square has reopened as a convenience store and post office, with flats upstairs.

Bargoed and Bedwas stay in top two after wins

Monday, January 31, 2022Monday, January 31, 2022

Bargoed remain top of the table after a comeback win at Neath, while Bedwas stay second after a convincing win over Beddau.

Apprentice wins gold at UK-wide skills competition

Monday, January 31, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Alisha Thomas won gold at the WorldSkills contest, where she took part in the Health and Social Care Foundation category.

Caerphilly to be included in early voting scheme for council election

Monday, January 31, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough residents will be able to vote on the weekend before the council elections as part of a pilot scheme to increase voter participation.

Gwent Police precept rise vetoed in favour of a bigger increase

Friday, January 28, 2022Friday, January 28, 2022

A proposal to increase the Gwent Police council tax precept by five per cent has been vetoed by councillors – who have instead recommended a bigger rise.

Junior school praised for environmental work

Friday, January 28, 2022Friday, January 28, 2022

Cwmaber Junior School, in Abertridwr, has received its fifth Platinum Flag Award due to its environmental work.

Gymnastics coaches up for national awards

Friday, January 28, 2022Friday, January 28, 2022

Coach Jaz McLellan is up for the Equality and Inclusion award, while Ava Tunley has been shortlisted for the Young Leader award.

Council committed to tackling “complex” issue of empty homes

Friday, January 28, 2022Friday, January 28, 2022

More than 1,200 homes in the borough are empty, some of which have been vacant for more than five or ten years.

Covid measures relaxed as Wales returns to Alert Level Zero

Friday, January 28, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales has returned to Alert Level Zero as restrictions introduced to tackle the Omicron variant have been relaxed.

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