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Tag: caerphilly county borough council

Anger after plans to build more than 600 houses on Gwern y Domen resubmitted

Thursday, July 11, 2019Monday, July 15, 2019

Developers PMG Limited and Persimmon Homes want to build on Gwern y Domen, which is between Lansbury Park and Rudry.

Islwyn Labour Party launches complaint into council leader and cabinet

Thursday, July 11, 2019Monday, July 15, 2019

Issues including the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre and the chief executive pay scandal were among the catalysts to the decision.

Charities voice concern over assessments for vulnerable people

Monday, July 8, 2019Monday, November 4, 2019

Many people were deprived of their liberty unlawfully, although the figures show an improvement on the previous year.

Penallta colliery developers reject council proposals to provide office space

Friday, July 5, 2019

Planning permission has already been granted for 48 flats to be built within the Power Hall at the former Penallta colliery near Hengoed.

Caerphilly town declared a Plastic Free Community

Thursday, July 4, 2019

The town has been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) in recognition of the work it has done to start reducing the impact of single-use plastic on the environment.

Council home improvement programme sees large investment

Thursday, July 4, 2019

During 2018/19 Caerphilly County Borough Council invested £51.8 million into its tenants’ homes and surrounding areas as part of its Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme.

Nearly 200 council employees signed confidentiality agreements after leaving

Wednesday, July 3, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the Plaid group, said: “I will be seeking assurances that the confidential clauses used in settlement agreements are not used as a way of silencing whistleblowers, an issue that has been raised in the National Assembly and by MPs.”

School pupils attend Clean Air Day events at Caerphilly Castle

Friday, June 28, 2019Friday, June 28, 2019

A five-day event was held at Caerphilly Castle, with pupils travelling there on electric buses.

£5,000 pledged for start-up support grants

Thursday, June 27, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Over the last year, the scheme has helped 12 new businesses to launch.

Council approves plan to demolish homes on polluted street

Wednesday, June 26, 2019Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The plan will see the council purchase 23 of the worst affected properties along the south side of the A472, offering residents 150% of the market value for their homes to ensure they do not suffer financial hardship.

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