Caerphilly MS Lindsay Whittle discusses housing, Ruperra Castle preservation efforts, the recent Plaid Cymru conference, and more in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Tag: Ruperra Castle
Blow for walkers as public path set to be diverted away from castle
A council report describes the privately-owned castle as “in a poor state of repair” and considered “dangerous” by the local authority and Welsh heritage agency Cadw.
Welsh Government backing a “vital first step in securing Ruperra Castle’s future”
The Welsh Government has pledged money towards a structural survey for Ruperra Castle, which has been deemed at risk of collapse.
Council could force sales of listed buildings if owners fail to protect them
Senior councillors have backed a new proposal aimed at preserving the county borough’s most at-risk listed buildings.
Ruperra Castle’s future in jeopardy, council survey shows
Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, has been confirmed as one of the most at-risk listed buildings in Caerphilly County Borough.
Ruperra Castle campaigners take fight to Senedd as 10,000-name petition debated
MSs from across the political divide thanked volunteers from the Ruperra Castle Preservation Trust who have been campaigning for 25 years.
Campaigners hope upcoming Senedd debate could save Ruperra Castle
This week, Senedd Members will debate making conservation management plans compulsory for scheduled monuments like Ruperra Castle.
Preservation trust to hold guided walk around Ruperra Castle
The guided tour is being held between 11am and 5pm on Saturday September 23, giving visitors a chance to take in views of the 17th century castle.
Council criticised over lack of promotion for tourism in the borough
Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann said he was “surprised” to find only one leaflet promoting tourism to the borough at Caerphilly Tourist Information Centre.
Senedd Member supports calls to save castle from risk of collapse
Senedd Members Natasha Asghar and Hefin David have backed a long-running campaign to save Ruperra Castle.