Ten libraries across Caerphilly County Borough will close at the end of August under council cost-cutting plans.
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Critics rail against plan to shut ‘indispensable’ leisure centres
A crowd of protesters gathered outside the council headquarters to voice their opposition to the local authority’s money-saving proposals.
Councillors resist library closure plans that would leave villages ‘with black hole’
Backbench councillors in Caerphilly have resisted proposals to axe ten libraries, telling decision-makers they should give communities more time to explore other options.
Cwm Ifor Solar Farm rights put up for sale – but for how much?
A council-backed solar farm project has been put up for sale – but to find out further details, prospective buyers will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Councils facing hefty bill to move data to new social care system
Councils could face a hefty bill to move social care data to a new case management system in 2026.The existing system, WCCIS (Welsh Community Care Information System), has been in use since…
Record number of entries as Caerphilly 10k and 2k ‘put town on the sporting map’
A record number of runners descended on Caerphilly as the town hosted its annual 2k and 10k races on a sunny Sunday morning.
Road closures for Caerphilly 10k and 2k races
Roads will be closed as the annual Caerphilly 10k and 2k races return on Sunday.
Premier Inn gets nod to build hotel extension
Premier Inn has won planning permission to build a 24-room extension at its Crossways hotel in Caerphilly.
‘It means everything to us’: Children urge council to rethink library cuts
Up to ten libraries could shut down at the end of August, in what the council calls a “bold new vision” to shrink the service and set up new “hubs”.
New mayor chosen but role will be scrapped next year
Councillor Dawn Ingram-Jones has been named the new – and last – mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.