Caerphilly Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned the public toilets at Blackwood Bus Station could close if vandalism, anti-social behaviour and fee dodging continues.
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Persimmon seeking Judicial Review into decision not to build 300 homes
Housing developer Persimmon is seeking a Judicial Review into a Welsh Government decision to reject plans for 300 new homes on green space.
Opposition councillors hit out at proposed council tax increase
A proposed council tax increase of 3.9% is included in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft budget proposals.
Petition calls for road safety review “before somebody is killed”
A number of incidents have occurred on the road between Pengam and Blackwood in recent months, with a pedestrian hit and a car overturning.
Supermarket axes free bus service to store
Asda said the service, which takes customers from Blackwood Bus Station to its Blackwood store, is “no longer viable”.
“Fraudulent activity” blamed for fall in recycling rate
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s recycling rate dropped from 65% in 2018/19 to 62.5%, failing to meet the Welsh Government target of 64%.
Housebuilder’s legal action after 300 homes bid rejected
Legal action is being taken by housebuilder Persimmon after it was denied permission to build 300 homes on green space near Cefn Fforest.
Council’s housing office closes in Blackwood – is it the right decision?
Caerphilly County Borough Council has permanently closed its housing office in Blackwood, moving services to the town’s library.
Schools to close for last two days of term
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will close for Christmas two days earlier than planned.
Leisure centre could partially reopen next week
The outdoor 3G pitch at Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre reopened when the firebreak lockdown ended earlier this month.