Tthanks to the efforts of 17-year-old Daniel Lewis, more than 40 tonnes of waste has been removed from Gelligaer Common.
Tag: Gelligaer Community Council
Controversial quarry expansion refused by council
Plans by the Bryn Group to expand its quarry near Gelligaer had been met with anger because of on-going complaints over noise, dust pollution and lorry movements.
Controversial quarry expansion plans deferred by councillors
Councillor Roy Saralis, chair of the planning committee, described the application as “one of the most controversial” ones he had seen.
Phone box painted gold in homage to Olympian Lauren Price
A telephone box in Ystrad Mynach is being painted gold to celebrate boxer Lauren Price’s gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic heroes to star on new wall of fame after medal-winning performances in Tokyo
The wall of fame will be unveiled at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
New community councillors elected following by-elections
Labour gained a seat on Van Community Council and retained its two seats in BTM, while Plaid maintained its grip on Llanbradach and an independent won in Blackwood.
Community council by-elections: Why some voters will have an extra ballot paper
Five community council by-elections are taking place in Blackwood, Lansbury Park, Llanbradach, Machen and Trethomas.
Is part of Ystrad Mynach moving to Llanbradach? Is Ynysddu merging with Crosskeys?
A decision to redraw the electoral map of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been delayed until after the Senedd election in May.
Is part of Ystrad Mynach moving to Llanbradach? Council ward boundary changes explained
Final proposals for a redrawing of the electoral map of Caerphilly County Borough Council have been submitted for approval – and residents of Ystrad Mynach are not happy.
Tributes paid to “witty and direct” former councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Hengoed councillor Dennis Bolter, who has passed away.