The Senedd rejected calls to overhaul planning processes for quarries despite concerns about public health, the environment and people feeling powerless.
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New football pitch proposed as part of quarry extension project
Bryn Aggregates Ltd is applying for planning permission to increase the size of the existing quarry at Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm.
Controversial plans to increase storage at recycling site approved by council
More than 100 objections had been lodged against the proposals for Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm, in Gelligaer.
“Catch-22” as planning committee approves controversial quarry time extension
The proposals, which have been approved by the planning committee, mean the quarry can continue its operations for another two years.
Planning committee rejects controversial quarry time extension bid
Residents of Gelligaer have raised concerns over noise, dust pollution and lorry movements at the site for a number of years.
No injuries as farm blaze tackled by fire crews
A blaze at the Bryn Group’s Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm, near Gelligaer, was extinguished by fire crews over the weekend.
Committee linking residents and firm behind controversial quarry re-established
The quarry has caused tension in Gelligaer, Nelson and Penybryn due to concerns about dust, noise pollution, and lorry movements.
Worker taken to hospital after ‘fireball’ engulfs him at Bryn Group near Gelligaer
The incident happened at Bryn Group’s Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm near Gelligaer, just before 4pm on Wednesday, August 31.
Committee linking residents and firm behind controversial quarry to be re-established
A committee linking residents with the owners of a controversial quarry could be re-established by the autumn, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed .
Council leader: “Expansion plans for Trinity Fields School are now under review”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the Trinity Fields school expansion and the creation of a Bryn Group liaison committee.