A private-sector developer could take the reins at Cwmcarn Forest Drive in a bid to secure the attraction’s “future viability”.
Tag: Natural Resources Wales
Toxic quarry clear-up could cost anywhere between a “few million to tens of millions”
The council-owned Ty Llwyd quarry, near Ynysddu, was used as a dumping ground for harmful industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Redrow investigated by council over tree felling claims at De Clare Gardens construction
Redrow is being investigated over claims it chopped down trees it was obliged to keep as part of a new housing development.
Builder prosecuted after destroying protected bat roosts
A builder who destroyed three protected bat roosts while removing a cottage roof has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge.
Tree felling operation has completion date after two years of delays
Natural Resources Wales has confirmed its tree felling operation in Llanbradach will be finished by July this year.
The NHS is calling on doctors to consider ‘social prescribing’ to improve mental and physical health
Allotments instead of antidepressants? Social prescribing is a new way of thinking in the battle against poor mental health.
Efforts to stop harmful chemicals leaking from quarry to be monitored by Welsh Government
Welsh Government minister Julie James will monitor efforts to prevent harmful chemicals leaking from an old quarry near Ynysddu.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive admission fees set to rise
Visitors to Cwmcarn Forest Drive could face price hikes for admission fees as Caerphilly Council tries to shore up the attraction’s finances.
Calls for urgent action to clean up polluted former quarry
Ynysddu ward councillors Jan Jones and Janine Reed have repeated calls for action over the pollution at Ty Llwyd quarry.
Council leader writes to First Minister over toxic Ty Llwyd quarry
Council leader Sean Morgan has asked First Minister Mark Drakeford for Welsh Government support with a toxic quarry near Ynysddu.