In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore hails the refusal of a permit for a waste plant at Nine Mile Point, outlines the Welsh Government’s budget, and discusses holding Arriva Trains Wales to account.
Tag: Natural Resources Wales
Large number of trees up to 200 years old illegally cut down in Blackwood
Illegal tree felling is being investigated after trees up to 200 years old were cut down in Blackwood.
Local politicians salute “important victory” as Cwmfelinfach waste plant permit is refused
Local politicians have hailed the decision made by Natural Resources Wales to reject a permit application for a waste plant at Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate.
Proposed Cwmfelinfach waste plant has permit refused over health fears
Natural Resources Wales has turned down a permit application for a waste plant in Cwmfelinfach after raising concerns over the future health of local residents.
Source of pollution which discoloured River Ebbw near Crumlin has been resolved
The source of pollution which turned the River Ebbw a white colour has been restored, according to Natural Resources Wales.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board urges caution over waste permit application for Nine Mile Point
A leading health official has recommended Natural Resources Wales “exercise caution” when considering whether to grant a planned waste processing plant a permit.Dr Gillian Richardson, Executive Director of public health at Aneurin…
Former Caerphilly MP Ron Davies denies sabotaging mountain bike trails in video footage, as local Trust calls for resolution to tension
Former Caerphilly MP Ron Davies has denied attempting to block bike trails on Caerphilly Mountain, after video footage emerged showing the 70-year-old moving logs and rocks.
Bikers embark on mass ride to clear Caerphilly mountain trails as war with residents rages on
A turf war between mountain bikers and Caerphilly mountain residents has led to cyclists from across South Wales descend upon the town to clear “sabotaged” trails.
Work starts to remove unofficial mountain bike trails from the Warren, Caerphilly
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has started work to remove unofficial mountain bike trails from the Warren in Caerphilly.
Natural Resources Wales receives 700 objection letters to Nine Mile Point plan
Campaigners against a proposed waste plant at Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate have handed in around 700 formal letters of complaint to Natural Resources Wales.