Bluebell Woods was dug up over the weekend to make way for a caravan site – despite no planning permission being submitted.
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Investigation into bluebell field destruction underway
Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.
Car parking charges in town centres could be brought back
Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.
Council decides against designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers
Caerphilly County Borough Council will not provide designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers, despite the fact that there is an unmet need for mobile homes.
Three-storey block of flats given seal of approval
Plans to build a three-storey block of flats next to Y Fron guesthouse in Pwllypant have been backed by councillors.
Councillors question whether there should be designated gypsy traveller pitches
Currently, there are three unauthorised sites in Caerphilly County Borough which travellers are occupying.
Council’s Plaid Cymru group name new leader
Penyrheol councillor Lindsay Whittle has been appointed as the new leader of the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Plaid pledge council tax freeze – but Labour warn it would result in cuts
Plaid Cymru has promised to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough if the party gains power on May 5, but Labour has questioned its feasibility.
Plaid Cymru pledges to reopen day care centres
The Plaid Cymru group has vowed to reopen day care centres if elected in May’s council elections – a move described as an “irresponsible ploy” by Labour.
“Lack of appetite” amongst councillors for taxpayer-funded mobile phones
Most councillors are happy to use their personal phones for council work instead of receiving a taxpayer-funded work phone.