A masterplan focusing on employment, tourism and housing for Newbridge, Risca, and surrounding areas has been agreed by senior councillors.
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Council’s new school plans backed by scrutiny committee
The proposals include plans to merge Llancaech Junior School and Llanfabon Infants School, build a new “state of the art” Plasyfelin Primary School, and create a pupil referral unit on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive site.
Councillors back introduction of more than 200km of new walking and cycling routes
Senior councillors have backed plans for up to 216km of new walking and cycling routes to be introduced across Caerphilly County Borough.
Calls for street lights to be turned back on across Caerphilly County Borough
Plaid Cymru is calling for street lights in Caerphilly County Borough to be turned back on, following additional funding from the Welsh Government.
New supported-living complex planned for derelict care home site
Ty Darran care home has been closed for more than ten years and is set to be demolished.
Councils warn care arrangements could be impacted by staff shortages
Councils across Gwent have warned people may see changes in their care arrangements due to social care staff shortages caused by the pandemic.
School lollipop patrol axe “totally unacceptable”
Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.
New tattoo studio could be set to open
A new tattoo studio could be coming to Pontllanfraith, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Church could be demolished to make way for flats
Plans to demolish St Catherine’s Church and build 17 one-bedroom flats and a garden have been submitted.
Councillors’ “Deep concerns” over impact of National Insurance and inflation rises
National Insurance increases and inflation rises will increase the council’s running costs by £8.7m, senior councillors have warned.