The proposals include plans to merge Llancaech Junior School and Llanfabon Infants School, build a new “state of the art” Plasyfelin Primary School, and create a pupil referral unit on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive site.
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Business support package applications now open
The application process opened this week, and is open to businesses in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors affected by Covid restrictions.
Councillors back introduction of more than 200km of new walking and cycling routes
Senior councillors have backed plans for up to 216km of new walking and cycling routes to be introduced across Caerphilly County Borough.
Calls for street lights to be turned back on across Caerphilly County Borough
Plaid Cymru is calling for street lights in Caerphilly County Borough to be turned back on, following additional funding from the Welsh Government.
New supported-living complex planned for derelict care home site
Ty Darran care home has been closed for more than ten years and is set to be demolished.
Councils warn care arrangements could be impacted by staff shortages
Councils across Gwent have warned people may see changes in their care arrangements due to social care staff shortages caused by the pandemic.
Afghanistan veteran builds hillside castle to escape PTSD
Mike Allen, who served with the 2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh regiment, started building the castle near Wattsville in 2019.
School lollipop patrol axe “totally unacceptable”
Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.
“A gentle and artistic soul” – Tributes paid to former assistant headteacher
Andrew James, a former assistant headteacher at Lewis School Pengam, died over Christmas.
New tattoo studio could be set to open
A new tattoo studio could be coming to Pontllanfraith, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.