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Tag: Oakdale Comprehensive School

100-home development on former school backed by council cabinet

Thursday, February 24, 2022Thursday, February 24, 2022

Senior councillors have backed plans to build homes on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site – but planning permission is yet to be granted.

Details of planned housing development on Oakdale Comprehensive School site revealed

Friday, November 5, 2021Friday, November 5, 2021

A maximum of 100 homes could be built on the site which is being dubbed an “eco village”.

“Striving for the best for students” – teacher and governor awarded MBE

Thursday, November 19, 2020Friday, November 20, 2020

Pamela Scourfield taught at Oakdale Comprehensive and is currently Chair of Governors at Bedwas High School.

A “truly fantastic human being” – tributes paid at rugby star’s funeral

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.

Oakdale Comprehensive School demolition costs revealed

Friday, January 10, 2020Friday, January 10, 2020

A council spokesman said: “The works required the removal of a significant amount of asbestos by specialist contractors and the scheme was completed last year.”

Plaid Cymru announce Islwyn General Election candidate

Wednesday, November 13, 2019Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Plaid Cymru has announced that Blackwood town councillor Zoe Hammond will contest the Islwyn seat at the upcoming General Election.

Pupils begin new term under Islwyn High School banner

Thursday, September 15, 2016Thursday, September 15, 2016

A new comprehensive school has officially opened – although pupils are yet to step through the doors of its new £25 million building.

New Oakdale school takes step closer as plans set out to Caerphilly Council

Wednesday, April 8, 2015Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Plans for a new school for Oakdale were presented to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee, outlining the finer details of the building.

New Islwyn West school over budget and behind schedule, says report

Thursday, October 2, 2014Thursday, October 2, 2014

The cost of a new school in Oakdale could be more than £4m over budget, according to a report by the development’s consultants.The report by AECOM, that was due to be discussed…

Oakdale school on course for 2016 opening as plans agreed on design and consultancy

Thursday, June 5, 2014Thursday, June 5, 2014

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to changes to procurement plans for the new Oakdale School.

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