Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, has written about his appointment, his plans in the role, and his desire to ‘work closely with the community’.
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Llancaiach Fawr takeover ‘very much on track’ amid calls for council to ‘come clean’
Plans to “breathe new life” into Llancaiach Fawr are “very much on track”, the council’s leader has insisted, amid Plaid calls for the council to ‘be honest and come clean’ over delays.
Plans to build 44 homes on farm met with hundreds of objections
Plans to build 44 affordable homes on land at Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly, have seen more than 620 letters of objection from residents concerned over the loss of wildlife and habitat.
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking curbs could be extended
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking could be banned at Caerphilly’s bus stops and other public places for another three years.
Frustration over railway footbridge replacement delays five-and-a-half years on
A railway footbridge damaged five-and-a-half years ago is yet to be replaced, despite promises.
College’s ‘modern and innovative’ upgrade wins planning approval
Plans for a “state-of-the-art” upgrade at the Coleg Gwent campus in Crosskeys have moved a step closer after winning the support of Caerphilly councillors.
Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pub
Detailed plans for 14 new apartments and a shop have been approved for the site of a former Pontllanfraith pub.
Green light for 50 new ‘contemporary’ homes on town estate
The sites are currently classed as “informal grassland” and could be transformed with a mixture of apartments, houses and bungalows.
Council relaunches annual festive food bank appeal
The council is appealing to residents, staff, and local businesses for donations to support local food banks and communities this Christmas.
More time proposed for next stage of 95-home development plan
A developer is set to be granted another time extension for proposals to build 95 homes in Maesycwmmer.