A masterplan focusing on employment, tourism and housing for Newbridge, Risca, and surrounding areas has been agreed by senior councillors.
“Significant concerns” over Human Rights Act replacement
Welsh Government ministers have expressed concerns over UK Government plans to replace the Human Rights Act.
Rotary club members fill their trollies for £500 foodbank donation
Around £500 worth of food was donated to a foodbank in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Blackwood Rotary Club.
Council’s new school plans backed by scrutiny committee
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.
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.