Cwmcarn Forest Drive had been set to reopen over Easter, but this has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
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Off-road bikes seized by police
Taking to social media, Gwent Police’s Caerphilly officers tweeted: “We won’t tolerate illegal riders destroying our landscape in Caerphilly County Borough.”
Natural Resources Wales criticised over lack of consultation
Llanbradach councillors Colin Mann and Rob Gough have criticised NRW over a lack of consultation into a decision – but the regulator has said there was no need for one under law.
Calls for public inquiry into plastic contamination near recycling centre
There should be a public inquiry into plastic contamination near the Bryn Group’s recycling centre in Gelligaer, South Wales East Senedd Member Delyth Jewell has said.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive could reopen to public by Easter
Natural Resources Wales is hoping the drive will open for a trial period in March, with a view to it being officially reopened in the Easter holidays.
Firm handed enforcement notice after land contaminated with plastic
The Bryn Group, a waste and aggregates firm operating out of Gelliargwellt Farm, near Gelligaer, has apologised for the pollution.
Council could face fine for missing recycling targets
The council was one of four authorities in Wales to miss the new 64% target last year – recording an overall rate of 62.51%.
Governmental group on coal tip safety set up
The group is comprised of Welsh Government ministers, UK Government, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Coal Authority, as well as local council leaders.
Storm damage along walking path repaired
The path, along the Nant yr Aber river, was ruined during Storm Dennis.
Landscaping work begins at Cwmcarn Forest Drive
The next phase of work to reopen Cwmcarn Forest Drive begins today.