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Investigation into possible plastic contamination underway at quarry

Monday, April 12, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021

Natural Resources Wales has started an investigation into possible contamination at the quarry bund operated by the Bryn Group near Gelligaer.

Farm owner claims new regulations will have “little impact” on operations

Wednesday, March 24, 2021Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David previously said stricter regulation on the storage and spreading of farming slurry would help authorities deal with odour problems affecting residents near Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm.

Calls for public inquiry into plastic contamination near recycling centre

Monday, December 21, 2020Monday, April 12, 2021

There should be a public inquiry into plastic contamination near the Bryn Group’s recycling centre in Gelligaer, South Wales East Senedd Member Delyth Jewell has said.

Firm handed enforcement notice after land contaminated with plastic

Wednesday, November 4, 2020Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Bryn Group, a waste and aggregates firm operating out of Gelliargwellt Farm, near Gelligaer, has apologised for the pollution.

Quarry pressing ahead with controversial expansion plans

Thursday, July 30, 2020Thursday, July 30, 2020

Plans to extend the 6.8 hectare site have drawn opposition.

24-hour industrial site access near Gelligaer would have ‘detrimental impact’

Friday, July 19, 2019Sunday, July 21, 2019

More than 550 people from Gelligaer and Penybryn signed petitions and letters opposing the plans, raising concerns about additional congestion, dust, noise and air pollution.

Council votes on quarry and recycling plans amid heated protests

Thursday, August 16, 2018Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee has granted permission for the relocation of a screening bund at Bryn Group’s quarry in Gelligaer, but deferred plans for an extension to the group’s  recycling facilities.

Gelligaer residents plan demonstration before council planning meeting

Thursday, August 9, 2018Thursday, August 9, 2018

Residents of Gelligaer will demonstrate before a Caerphilly County Borough Council planning committee meeting next week. 

Residents voice concerns over Gelligaer recycling plant

Thursday, July 26, 2018Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Residents of Gelligaer have voiced their concerns at a public meeting about the “unbearable” smell coming from a nearby recycling plant.

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