Caerphilly County Borough Council has been accused of treating money like “confetti” after figures showed it spent more than £800,000 on staff non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) last year.
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Man who spent £5,000 on driveway loses bid for planning permission
A homeowner’s plans to support an unwell family member by converting their front garden into a driveway have failed to persuade council planners.
Poisonous algae warning at Parc Cwm Darran
Poisonous blue-green algae has appeared in the pond at Parc Cwm Darran, near Deri, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.
Backing for homes plan on disused industrial site
Proposals to build new homes on a disused industrial site in Crosskeys have won the support of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
Planners turn down shopkeeper’s takeaway bid
Council planners have rejected a Pontymister shopkeeper’s proposals to open a takeaway on part of his premises.
Views sought on next stage of town’s makeover plans
A 15-year transformation project for Caerphilly town centre is due to reach the next stage – and the county borough council wants residents to help shape the plans.
Funeral director plan rejected for ‘idle and vacant’ high street unit
A proposal to redevelop an “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood has been turned down by council planners.
Council buoyed by ‘superb response’ to community asset transfer plans
The council has expanded its use of Community Asset Transfers (CATs) to try and streamline its estate and save money on maintaining disused assets.
Plans for new community gym move step closer
Proposals to open a new community gym in Rhymney have moved a step closer to completion, after the project was granted planning permission.
Decision day nears for homes plan at ‘disused’ industrial site
A council report shows the plans comprise 25 three-bedroom homes, one two-bedroom bungalow and two one-bedroom apartments.