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Tag: caerphilly county borough council

Green light to convert club into new home

Friday, January 30, 2026

Their decision paves the way for applicant Dean Morgan to transform the New Bungalow Club, adding a gym and games room to the property.

Government defends 70% recycling target after half of councils fall short

Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026

The Welsh Government said it has a “longstanding” and “comprehensive” support system in place to get authorities over the line.

Recycling rates improve but borough lags behind rest of Wales

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

The county borough managed to recycle 61.6% of the waste it collected – well below a 70% minimum target the Welsh Government introduced last April.

Council’s respite centre plans move a step closer

Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, January 29, 2026

Plans for a “much-needed” respite centre for adults and children have moved a step closer, after no objections were made during a consultation.

New padel court proposed for empty industrial unit

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Plans submitted to the county borough council outline how an empty industrial unit at Trecenydd Business Park could be revived as a padel court.

Steep drop in birth rate places school budgets in future jeopardy

Wednesday, January 28, 2026Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A Caerphilly Council report warns the borough’s decreasing birth rate is affecting demand for school places, leading to surpluses.

Opposition slam potential council tax rises but leader warns increase needed

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Successive council tax increases have been labelled “hard to justify” by opposition councillors – but the local authority’s leader has insisted the rises are needed to invest in public services.

Borough schools to beef up security before new anti-terror law takes hold

Wednesday, January 28, 2026Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will be told to beef up physical security around their sites rather than rely on CCTV as a deterrent.

Plans unveiled for new waste centre aimed at boosting low recycling rates

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Caerphilly Council has set out initial proposals for a new waste centre it hopes will modernise its recycling service and help it meet national targets.

Concern over borough schools’ budget pressures

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Schools across Caerphilly County Borough will be expected to reduce their budgets by between £11,000 and £60,000 on average next year.

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