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Council agrees ‘difficult’ decision to close school

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Rhydri Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.

Council seeking ‘revised approach’ to sports pitch fees after 75% hike backlash

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

More than 5,000 people signed a petition warning the rise in fees “could lead to the collapse” of grassroots programmes.

Claim city roundabout works will cause ‘serious difficulties’ as project funding questioned

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Welsh Government said it had provided “significant funding” for development work and will liaise with councils on “final investment decisions”. 

What next for library services in Caerphilly County Borough?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Communities across the borough, such as Abertridwr, have decided to fight to save their libraries.

Nant yr Aber river to be monitored over pollution fears following fire

Monday, April 7, 2025Monday, April 7, 2025

The Nant yr Aber river in Caerphilly is be monitored over the coming days after foam used to extinguish an industrial fire entered it.

Quarry in waste row could yet be classed as ‘contaminated land’

Friday, March 28, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025

Land at Ty Llwyd quarry could yet be classed as “contaminated” because of chemicals reportedly dumped there decades ago.

Council pauses ‘crazy’ pitch fees hike and says it will find “middle ground”

Thursday, March 27, 2025Monday, March 31, 2025

The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed a proposed 75% hike in sports pitch fees will be paused, as a “late consultation” begins.

Council survives latest questions over leisure centre closure plan

Wednesday, March 26, 2025Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Backbench councillors in Caerphilly have voted against challenging a plan to shut down Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.

Bluebirds slip in title race after frustrating draw to Penrhiwceiber Rangers

Monday, March 24, 2025Monday, March 24, 2025

Trethomas Bluebirds were held to a 0-0 draw on the road against Penrhiwceiber Rangers as they fall four points behind league leaders Llanelli Town.

Major city centre transport changes on track despite lukewarm public reception

Tuesday, March 18, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

A potential overhaul of the road layout in Newport city centre is still on track, after more than 2,400 people had their say on the proposals.

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