A contentious planning application to extend Wales’ only greyhound stadium has finally been approved after several attempts.
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Leisure centre could close for good without “significant investment”
Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre has been closed without a guarantee it will reopen, after the council announced it needs “significant investment”.
School achieves gold award for its work promoting active travel
Ty’n y Wern Primary School has become the first in Caerphilly County Borough – and just the third in Wales – to receive an Active Journeys Gold Award.
Rail Linc bus service between Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach stops
A subsidised bus service connecting Blackwood town to Ystrad Mynach railway station has, as of Saturday July 22, stopped running.
Council’s youth service awarded for its work with the borough’s youngsters
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Youth Service has been awarded for its work with young people across the borough.
Road to close for around five days while culvert is replaced
A stretch of road between Deri and Bargoed is set to be closed next week while a culvert is replaced.
14% of council tax accounts in the borough were in arrears in the last financial year
Caerphilly Observer submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to understand how many accounts were in arrears.
Council leader writes to First Minister over toxic Ty Llwyd quarry
Council leader Sean Morgan has asked First Minister Mark Drakeford for Welsh Government support with a toxic quarry near Ynysddu.
Plans for new transport interchange in Caerphilly move step closer
The new interchange would be built on the site of the current Caerphilly railway station and bus interchange.
Bridge will close for six weeks for repair work
Caerphilly County Borough Council said “depressions” had been found on the road going over the bridge during a routine inspection.