All six council-run recycling centres in Caerphilly County Borough will operate under winter opening hours from Thursday (October 1).
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Number of looked-after children placed outside borough due to pandemic
This was due to independent fostering agencies closing their doors to new children to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Plans to expand school backed by committee, despite playing field concerns
The proposal would provide additional facilities and an outdoor play space at Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre in Ystrad Mynach, to meet growing demand for places.
Closure order imposed on house after persistent antisocial behaviour
A council house in Blackwood has had a closure order imposed on it by magistrates because of persistent antisocial behaviour in it.
Opposition councillors call on council to review street lights turn-off
Opposition parties are calling on Caerphilly County Borough Council to consider reviewing the decision to switch off thousands of street lights in the early hours of the morning.
Calls for traffic controls on junction
Campaigners have called for a traffic light system on the junction of Pontygwindy Road and Heol Bro Wen – near the Green Lady pub and the Home Bargains store.
46 extra homes to be built on playing fields at former school site
Work has already begun on the site for 55 homes, which was approved by the council in 2019, and now the developer Llanmoor Developments hopes to add an additional 46 homes – bringing the total to 101
New council cabinet member appointed
Councillor Shayne Cook has been appointed as Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new cabinet member for social care.
Residents angry over bar and micro-brewery plans
Brew Monster will be opening a new bar and micro-brewery in Caerphilly town, if planning permission is granted – but a number of residents living nearby have voiced their opposition.
Businesses told to improve coronavirus safety measures – or face closure
New Red Chilli in Blackwood, the Royal Arms Hotel in Rhymney and Marmaris Barber Shop #2 in Ystrad Mynach have all been handed improvement notices by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team.