Demolition work is expected to begin at the town’s Plasyfelin Primary School this summer, ahead of a phased rebuild of a larger replacement.
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Summer break to bring major changes to some borough schools
As the summer term draws to a close, the arrival of the six-week holiday signals contrasting futures for some schools across Caerphilly County Borough.
New plans to open ‘long-term’ children’s home in village
According to a planning statement, the carers would work 48-hour shifts, and a third carer may also be required on “rare occasions”.
Council ‘needs to start listening’ over library closures
Campaigners against library closures in Caerphilly hope the county borough council will “u-turn” on the plans amid new questions over its finances.
Nominations for 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards now open
The annual award ceremony recognises the achievements of Caerphilly County Borough’s sportsmen and women, as well as the contributions of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.
Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors
With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.
Green light for 16-home development at pallet depot site
Detailed plans for 16 new homes in Pontlottyn have been given the green light by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Resident says substation noise is ‘like a bomb going off’
Further development at an electrical substation in Llanfabon has been approved – despite a resident’s complaints the site is causing him a litany of problems.
HMO critics warn against ‘wrong kind of change’ in ‘tight-knit’ town
Local opposition to a proposed HMO in Bargoed has failed to prevent the scheme winning planning permission.
New flats approved for ‘derelict’ site of former social club
A developer has won planning permission to build up to 29 homes on a “derelict” former social club site in Caerphilly.