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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Council to press ahead with Pontllanfraith leisure centre plans despite court ruling
The leisure centre had been due to close its doors at the end of this month, but campaigners took legal action in their fight to save it and won.
Maesycwmmer pub landlord fined for selling alcohol to 15-year-olds
Michael Bishop, 47, who runs the Angel Inn, was taken to court after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team undertook a test purchase at the premises, with two volunteers, both aged 15, served lager.
Parking charge increases set to come into action
From Monday, July 1, hourly and daily rates on council-owned car parks are set to go up by 20p, while weekly parking rates will increase by £1.
Beach party coming to Blackwood
Blackwood town centre is set to be transformed into a summer paradise on Saturday, June 29.
Councillors reluctantly approve 260 home Hendredenny development
Caerphilly council’s planning committee voted to approve a reserved matters application for the contentious development on land north of Hendredenny Drive in Hendredenny, Caerphilly, at a meeting on Wednesday, June 19.
Pontllanfraith leisure centre closure decision “unreasonably” made
Caerphilly County Borough Council is defending a legal challenge against the closure, which has been pursued by the authority since 2017.
Falklands hero Simon Weston moves his business to Oakdale
Simon Weston and business partner Paul Hartshorn have moved Weston FM Group from Pontypool to its new location.
Thousands expected for Armed Forces Day event
The family-focused event is held each year to celebrate the work and contribution of armed forces personnel to the community.
Demolition of homes on Hafodyrynys Road now preferred option
The council has drawn up its preferred option for tackling air pollution on the A472 in Crumlin, where nitrogen dioxide levels have been recorded as the highest in the UK outside central London.