Twenty-one shopping trolleys were pulled out of the Sirhowy River last week after a frustrated councillor, fed-up with council ‘inaction’ on the matter, intervened.
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Gilfach Bowling Club’s insurance limbo after pavilion fire
It has been almost two months since the blaze, and what’s left of the building is still standing at Gilfach Recreation Ground.
More than 5,500 on council house waiting list – what is being done to address this?
More than 5,500 people are waiting to be housed by Caerphilly County Borough Council, according to latest figures from the local authority.
Football ground plans will not go ahead, council says
Caerphilly Athletic FC and Caerphilly Castle Ladies and Girls FC wanted to create a new football ground on Virginia Park.
Use it or lose it – councillors call on residents to use bowling green
Penmaen councillor Roy Saralis said: “I’m appealing to Oakdale residents to find out if people want to join the club in order to save the green.”
Landlords could be fined if their homes are not energy efficient
Senior councillors have backed plans to fine landlords if their homes are not energy efficient.
Council decides against designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers
Caerphilly County Borough Council will not provide designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers, despite the fact that there is an unmet need for mobile homes.
Senior councillors back new way of working out council house rent
Caerphilly County Borough Council will now use a formula from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation called the Living Rent Model.
Three-storey block of flats given seal of approval
Plans to build a three-storey block of flats next to Y Fron guesthouse in Pwllypant have been backed by councillors.
Rugby pitch saved from axe as school expansion plans reviewed
Council leader Sean Morgan has said the local authority is now looking at ways to expand the school without having to sacrifice the playing field.