The proposals include 49 houses offered at discounted market rates. None have been designated as affordable housing, which was described as a “moral outrage” at a planning committee meeting.
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Polluted Crumlin street could be demolished in bid to tackle air pollution
A plan to knock down homes on one of Wales’ most polluted streets will be considered as one of two favoured options to tackle air pollution by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Caerphilly man completes 14-mile walk to raise more than £1,000 for MS charity
Guy Cooper, 43 has multiple sclerosis and walked through the hilltops and countryside of the Caerphilly basin to raise money for MS-UK.
South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell’s blog: March 21, 2019
In her first blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell discusses her Caerphilly roots and her plans for the area she grew up in.
Pressure mounts on Caerphilly Council to reverse toilet closure decision
Pressure is growing on Caerphilly County Borough Council to reverse its decision to close public toilets in five of its communities.
Blackwood artisan market approved by planning committee
Traders will take up 19 stalls on the site of the market square and will be offered low rents to boost business and encourage footfall in the town centre.
Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden’s blog: March 21, 2019
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses children’s play areas, community safety and the Walk For Life.
Man suffers fractured cheekbone, jaw and eye socket in Bargoed assault
The 19-year-old, who is from the Caerphilly area, was attacked on High Street at around 2.50am on Sunday, March 17.
Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre could be closed by June
Caerphilly County Borough Council say the facility is too expensive to run amid plans to overhaul sports and recreation services in the borough.
‘Plenty more to come’ from Caerphilly chef eliminated from MasterChef
Stephen Ford, 49, reached the last 12 of the competition, but was voted off on Thursday, March 14.