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Tag: Lindsay Whittle

‘Tourist information centre closure would be a major blow to Caerphilly’

Friday, January 12, 2024Friday, January 12, 2024

The closure of Caerphilly’s Coffi Vista has led to an outpouring of support for the town centre venue.

More than 100 empty homes brought back into use across borough last year

Tuesday, January 9, 2024Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Measures to tackle long-term empty homes in Caerphilly County Borough could have been more effective if the council had “grasped the nettle earlier”, the opposition leader has claimed.

‘Disappointing’ local government settlement is one of lowest rises in Wales

Wednesday, December 20, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Caerphilly will receive one of the lowest increases in council funding from the Welsh Government next year.

Bin bag inspectors to patrol tips in borough due to ‘serious waste issue’

Tuesday, December 12, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The new policy will come into force on February 12, 2024 as the council tries to improve its recycling rates before Welsh Government targets are raised.

Caerphilly 2035: How is the council’s masterplan progressing?

Friday, December 8, 2023Friday, December 8, 2023

Plans to modernise Caerphilly town centre and make it more attractive to visitors have proved controversial for some, with critics arguing the public should have more say on the project.

Council backing for veterans impacted by former LGBTQ+ military ban

Thursday, November 30, 2023Thursday, November 30, 2023

Councillors have pledged to support current and former LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces, who for years faced discrimination.

“Utter madness”: Opposition councillors slam plans for new transport interchange

Thursday, November 23, 2023Thursday, November 23, 2023

Plaid Cymru representatives called the plans a waste of money, and said the new-look buildings weren’t in-keeping with the town’s heritage.

Calls for the council to provide support for LGBT+ Armed Forces members

Wednesday, November 8, 2023Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Councillors have called on the authority to provide support to former and serving LGBT+ members of the Armed Forces, as well as their families.

Ruperra Castle’s future in jeopardy, council survey shows

Wednesday, November 8, 2023Thursday, November 9, 2023

Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, has been confirmed as one of the most at-risk listed buildings in Caerphilly County Borough.

“Shudders of fear”: Community remembers worst mining disaster in British history 110 years on

Friday, October 13, 2023Friday, October 13, 2023

At 8.10am on October 14 1913, the pit hooter of Universal Colliery Senghenydd rang out – and it sounded again 110 years later.

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