Plans for 36 new homes on the site of a “fire-damaged” and “deteriorating” former pub in Pontllanfraith have won the support of councillors.
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Council seeking new operator to take over running of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
The ‘Stute was saved from being ‘mothballed’ under council cost-cutting measures at the start of last year, and following widespread public opposition.
Council leader to take on senior health board role
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council leader Andrew Morgan will step down from his role before becoming the new chair of Gwent’s health board in May.
Councillors distance themselves from Old Green Roundabout decision
Councillors in Newport have heard a petition against proposed changes to the city centre’s Old Green Roundabout, amid concerns it will make traffic worse.
Officer worked at post office while claiming he was unfit for police duty
A student police officer signed off sick and deemed unfit for duty was found to be working at a post office.
Neighbours’ ‘nightmare’ claims fail to stop industrial site extension
Neighbour complaints about alleged fires and round-the-clock noise have not been enough to prevent the extension of an industrial site in Pengam.
A “fantastic event enjoyed by so many”: Blackwood hosts first Big Welsh Festival
A celebration of Welsh culture brought thousands of visitors to Blackwood as the town hosted a brand new event.
Welsh Water faces £44.7m enforcement action over failures
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been told to spend almost £45 million on improvements to its sewer network by Ofwat.
Siblings raise £2k for charity after starting coffee company in their father’s memory
Simon Smallwood and Steph Kelsey launched Rob’s Roast in memory of their late father, the former St Cenydd deputy headteacher Robin Smallwood.
Four schools removed from council list of ‘concern’ after improvements
Four schools across Caerphilly which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.