A Caerphilly man who credits home tutoring with turning his life around has warned planned changes to the service could jeopardise other youngsters’ futures.
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Council seeking new tenant for Coffi Vista site after controversial closure
The new advert for the Coffi Vista premises includes the building’s public toilets in its floorspace, and quotes the annual rent as £16,500.
300% council tax premiums to tackle ‘blight’ of empty homes
The council hopes the policy will “incentivise” owners to bring empty homes back into use and help solve local housing shortages.
Plans for new flats in Blackwood town centre submitted
The first floor of the Cordani Building on Gravel Lane could be developed into two one-bedroom flats and two studio flats.
Council effectively saves £1m on Ffos Caerffili container market
The council’s deputy leader said the project had secured a European grant that would effectively reduce the council’s own spending on the project to around £150,000.
Council to reform support schemes for home repairs
Caerphilly Council is planning to reform the way it supports people to repair, maintain or adapt their homes.
Winding House to partially close as council looks for community group to take it over
New Tredegar’s Winding House will partially close this week as the council continues to look for a community group to take it over.
MasterChef contestant wins bid to serve alcohol at new restaurant
A former MasterChef contestant who has just opened a new restaurant in Caerphilly has won her bid to sell alcohol on the premises.
Leisure centre prices to rise by 5% in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the “modest” increases are in response to “escalating costs of energy, materials, and maintenance”.
Community will have access to school’s new all-weather sports pitch
Caerphilly Council has approved plans for a replacement all-weather games area at Islwyn High School, in Oakdale.