Plans by the Bryn Group to expand its quarry near Gelligaer had been met with anger because of on-going complaints over noise, dust pollution and lorry movements.
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Controversial quarry expansion plans deferred by councillors
Councillor Roy Saralis, chair of the planning committee, described the application as “one of the most controversial” ones he had seen.
Farming pollution rules will ‘help residents’
Stricter regulation on the storage and spreading of farming slurry will help authorities deal with odour problems affecting residents, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David has said.
Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice
– Pennar Lane, Pentwyn-mawr
– Tir-y-rhen Farm Heol Adam, Gelligaer
– Central Avenue, Oakdale
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.
Quarry pressing ahead with controversial expansion plans
Plans to extend the 6.8 hectare site have drawn opposition.
Former accountant turned priest takes charge of Gelligaer Parish
A former accountant is the new priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gelligaer.The Rev Gary Powell, 50, was licensed at a special service recently by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan.He takes…
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 2013
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers.26 February 9.30am – Bargoed Library – Bargoed…
Bargoed PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bargoed area have been announced.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers…
Fight to save Glanynant Memorial Hall
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has declared his full backing for Labour’s bid to save Glanynant Memorial Hall.A report to Plaid-led Caerphilly Council in September proposed that funding to the hall be scrapped…