Senior councillors in Caerphilly have voted to permanently close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, bringing to an end a seven-year battle that at one point spilled into the courts.
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Council tax bills set to quadruple for long-term empty homes
The premiums are a Welsh Government idea designed to increase the nation’s housing stock by making it costly for owners to hang on to empty homes.
New pop-up shop opens this week as part of plan to tackle empty units
A new ‘Meanwhile Space’ will open at 28/29 High Street by March 20, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Concerns over how incoming recycling changes will affect charities
Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of forthcoming changes to workplace recycling rules on charities in Caerphilly County Borough.
“Enough is enough”: Councillors object to proposed Rhymney HMO
Cllrs Carl Cuss and David Harse have written to the council to oppose plans to turn 16 High Street into a five-bedroom HMO.
Coffee shop wins retrospective planning permission
The owners of a coffee shop in Risca have won a retrospective change-of-use planning application for their business.
Old Methodist church could become convenience store
A former church in Newbridge could become a convenience store, according to new plans filed with Caerphilly Council.
Flats regeneration scheme boosted by Welsh Government funding
The Welsh Government has committed funding towards the redevelopment of Pentrebane Street in Caerphilly town centre.
Deputy council leader defended over resignation call after new market delay
Ffos Caerffili had been due to open on Friday March 15, but recent rain holding up building work has been blamed for the latest setback.
MasterChef semi-finalist to open ‘warm and calm’ restaurant in Caerphilly
Francesca Keirle, a former teacher and ex-MasterChef contestant, wants to open a “warm and calm” restaurant in Caerphilly town centre.