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Tag: caerphilly county borough council

Plan for 21 new homes approved after affordable housing deal struck

Monday, February 23, 2026Monday, February 23, 2026

A proposal for 21 new homes in Oakdale has been given the final go-ahead after a deal was struck for affordable housing.

MP objects to plans for new McDonalds in Maesycwmmer

Monday, February 23, 2026Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Labour MP Chris Evans has written to the council’s planning department, outlining concerns raised by residents over the plans.

Thumbs up for butcher’s shop conversion into holiday let

Monday, February 23, 2026Monday, February 23, 2026

A former butcher’s shop in Pengam can be converted into holiday accommodation, council planners have decided.

Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay rise

Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its annual remuneration report – the first since it took over responsibility for setting councillor pay.

More success for Plaid in double by-election victory

Friday, February 20, 2026Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council by-elections.

UK Government backs council’s solar farm project

Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026

The 20MW Cwm Ifor Solar Farm could power 6,000 homes if it is built on “low-grade” farmland above Penyrheol and Abertridwr.

HMO conversion gets thumbs up despite parking concerns

Thursday, February 19, 2026Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Plans for a new HMO have been approved in Elliot’s Town, New Tredegar, despite concerns around parking.

Green light for ‘much needed’ supported living apartments

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Housing association Bron Afon is behind the proposals for the new assisted living accommodation in Oakdale.

Two deny historic child abuse charges in court

Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026

Two people have denied charges in connection with a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in.

Voters head to the polls in Van ward by-election

Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026

Residents in the Van ward are today heading to the polls to elect new councillors to represent their community.

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