caerphilly county borough council News Archives

“The law is an ass” when it comes to protecting Llanbradach’s Bluebell Woods

Bluebell Woods was dug up over the weekend to make way for a caravan site – despite no planning permission being submitted.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has been investigating after contractors dug up a popular bluebell field near Llanbradach.

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the cost of living crisis, Bluebell Woods and more.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.

Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.

A house in Cwmfelinfach could be turned into temporary accommodation – if planning permission is granted.

Earlier this month, Penmaen councillors Roy Saralis and Jim Sadler called on residents to join Oakdale bowls team.

Resident Lynn Gazal has led efforts to form a community interest company to get the fledgling scheme off the ground.

This follows concerns from the care homes that they will not be able to pay energy bills, food bills, or pay their staff the ‘real living wage’.

Senior councillors have unanimously agreed to put more than £250,000 towards a new bowls pavilion and cadets base in Caerphilly.