The demolition of Caerphilly’s former indoor market has begun in earnest to make way for a £21 million development led by housing association Linc Cymru.
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‘Absurd and bureaucratic’: Councillors hit back after a three-year safety campaign
A ‘dangerous’ roundabout in Pontllanfraith, where at least 20 accidents have been reported in the past decade, should be of “immediate concern” according to two councillors.
Council leader: Number of ‘exciting projects underway to bring assets back into use’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses Community Asset Transfers and how to apply.
Road closures in place as footbridge work begins
Work is set to begin to repair a damaged footbridge in Newbridge, with the council announcing overnight road closures this weekend.
New regeneration plans will be ‘transformative’ for towns’ high streets
New regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood have been broadly welcomed by councillors.
Notice of application for a premises licence: High Street, Blackwood
Notice is given that Deniz Aksoy has applied for a premises licence in respect of the Grillerz of 54 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1HP.
‘Some way to go’ to tackle council’s multimillion-pound budget gap
Around £15 million in required savings must still be found under the local authority’s ongoing ‘transformation’ programme, despite successive years of cost-cutting.
Council leader survives no-confidence vote over library closures
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has survived a no-confidence vote, after opposition figures criticised his handling of plans to close ten libraries.
War of words over council spending amid claim of ’empire-building’
Opposition figures in Caerphilly have questioned the county borough council’s spending on top officer salaries, accusing the local authority of “empire building”.
New takeaway proposed for part of convenience store site
A Pontymister convenience store owner has applied to open a new takeaway on part of his premises.