caerphilly county borough council News Archives

‘False statements’ row over council’s withdrawal from anti-nuclear group

An anti-nuclear partnership’s officer has blasted Caerphilly County Borough Council over comments made when it withdrew from the group.

After more than a decade of disruption, repairs to the A469 between Pontlottyn and Tirphil could begin next autumn, at a cost of around £20 million.

It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.

Christmas events in Caerphilly and Blackwood drew more than 5,000 visitors to Caerphilly County Borough last month.

A new respite centre for adults and children could be built on part of the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School site.

A former amusement arcade in Blackwood could be turned into a sporting goods store and café.

The Old Club, in Bailey Street, could be transformed into a new home.

Councillors in Caerphilly have been told to expect 600 job losses at the local authority, with no guarantee compulsory layoffs will be avoided.

Developer Llanmoor has set out detailed plans to build 40 homes on fields in Aberbargoed.

Proposals for five new flats above an Ystrad Mynach shop have been rejected, partly because of parking pressures.