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Tag: Cwm Calon Estate

Welsh Government urged to act on ‘fleecehold scandal’

Thursday, September 18, 2025Thursday, September 18, 2025

Senedd Members called for meaningful reform of the “wild west” of estate management charges in memory of Labour politician Hefin David, who championed the cause.

Senedd Members call for action on ‘fleecehold scandal’

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Hefin David warned people living on Redrow’s Cwm Calon estate in Ystrad Mynach have just had their third increase in as many years.

Housing estates management issue a “ticking timebomb”

Tuesday, October 24, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Poorly maintained private housing estates could be a “bit of a ticking time bomb” for councils, a planning chief warned.

MS calls for cap on estate management charges

Thursday, March 2, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Labour MS Hefin David has given evidence to the Senedd’s cross-party Petitions Committee as part of its inquiry into estate management charges.

Hefin David MS: “GPs are keen to start seeing more people face-to-face”

Monday, July 5, 2021Monday, July 5, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses GP services, housing developments, transport and more.

Fire breaks out on industrial estate

Thursday, March 26, 2020Friday, March 27, 2020

A fire service spokesperson said the blaze “is believed to be accidental”.

New playground unveiled on Ystrad Mynach housing estate Cwm Calon

Wednesday, May 30, 2018Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Children living on a housing estate in Ystrad Mynach have been given a new playground.

Ystrad Mynach housing estate maintenance boss told resident to “get a life”

Thursday, March 15, 2018Thursday, March 15, 2018

The boss of a maintenance company responsible for a new-build housing estate told a resident to “get a life” when she complained about the firm’s poor service.

Police appeal after arson attack at Cwm Calon Estate, Penallta

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

Police are appealing for information after a building site in Penallta was the subject of arson.

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