Risca’s annual beach party is back next month, bringing sand, deckchairs, funfair rides and more to Tredegar Park.
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Additional learning needs school unveils £18m expansion
After two years of building works, Trinity Fields School has finally unveiled its new £18 million extension, which has been “shaped around the needs and potential” of its pupils.
Former Barclays Bank turned into new creative community space
The former Barclays Bank building, at the Twyn in Caerphilly town, will be reopening its doors to the public again on Friday May 23 under its new guise as a creative community space.
Community group ‘eager’ to open gym at disused council building after handover
JM Fitness, a community interest company, will open the new gym after securing a Community Asset Transfer of the building from the council.
Support for ‘significant and much-needed investment’ in borough’s public spaces
The council has approved a new programme of “cleaning and greening enhancements” backed by £1.3 million of funding from a UK Government policy.
Meals on wheels costs to rise for majority of customers
The local authority argued the new move will make Meals Direct “a sustainable service” after it was saved from the axe last autumn.
Residents risk £70 fines for throwing away recyclable items in general waste
Council ‘RATs’ will be rummaging through Caerphilly’s residents’ bins as part of a new scheme to boost recycling rates.
Council lowers price hike for sports pitches after backlash
New fees for outdoor grass sports pitches have been confirmed in Caerphilly after an original 75% hike sparked an angry backlash.
Residents to have say on potential housing sites ‘in the new year’
The council is currently developing its new Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which sets out where and how it wants new building work to take place.
New cleaning programme could improve ‘look and feel’ of borough
A new “cleaning and greening programme” worth £1.3 million will target hotspots and improve the “look and feel” of the borough’s public places.