A new secondary school, a bilingual primary campus, a merger, and a closure have all moved a step closer under new plans approved by the council’s cabinet.
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Town’s new market could create up to 50 jobs
Council deputy leader Jamie Pritchard has said the new market, Ffos Caerffili, was a “cornerstone” of the regeneration plan for Caerphilly town.
Ystrad Mynach welcomes thousands of visitors to annual spring fair
More than 5,600 people descended on Ystrad Mynach for its annual spring fair – the busiest day of the year for the town so far.
Plan for holiday flats above village pub
Plans submitted to Caerphilly Council show proposals for two one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom flats.
New bus timetable and price increases introduced
Fares across the Stagecoach bus network in south Wales have risen by an average of 7% from today, April 1.
Parent anger as 123-year-old primary school faces closure
Rhydri Primary School’s potential closure has been blamed on falling pupil numbers. However, parents have called the decision “reckless neglect”.
‘Without home tutoring, I wouldn’t have had any future’
A Caerphilly man who credits home tutoring with turning his life around has warned planned changes to the service could jeopardise other youngsters’ futures.
Council seeking new tenant for Coffi Vista site after controversial closure
The new advert for the Coffi Vista premises includes the building’s public toilets in its floorspace, and quotes the annual rent as £16,500.
300% council tax premiums to tackle ‘blight’ of empty homes
The council hopes the policy will “incentivise” owners to bring empty homes back into use and help solve local housing shortages.
Plans for new flats in Blackwood town centre submitted
The first floor of the Cordani Building on Gravel Lane could be developed into two one-bedroom flats and two studio flats.