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Tag: Lindsay Whittle

Calls for return of Senghenydd mining disaster pony display

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

An “important symbol” of the Senghenydd mining disaster must return to the Aber Valley, according to heritage campaigners.

“It really means a lot”: Ukrainians thank Caerphilly community for support

Tuesday, January 30, 2024Thursday, February 1, 2024

Ukrainian refugees living in Caerphilly have planted fruit trees in Morgan Jones Park to thank the community for its support.

“Not just a coffee shop”: Council under more fire over Coffi Vista closure plans

Wednesday, January 24, 2024Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The building’s art gallery shop and public toilets could also close down if the budget proposal – currently out for consultation – is approved in February.

Closure of Caerphilly’s Coffi Vista moves a step closer as draft budget goes to consultation

Wednesday, January 17, 2024Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A final decision to close the popular Coffi Vista has moved a step closer today after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet agreed its draft budget. 

‘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.

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