Caerphilly faces budget issues. Council tax may rise by 7.9%. Focus on key services like social care and schools. Council Tax Rise Looms as Leader Unveils Caerphilly Budget Plans Caerphilly Council will protect important services. They are planning the 2025/26 budget now. Council tax will increase during this time. Sean Morgan leads Caerphilly Council. He…
Businesses in Bargoed fear new bollards are hurting trade. They cite loading issues and customer access concerns. Bargoed Businesses Claim New Bollards Are Killing the High Street The council put bollards up on Tuesday, February 19. They placed 60 bollards along Bargoed pavements. Business owners feel it hurts the town. Hanbury Road’s one-way system is…
Discover events in Caerphilly from Feb 21-28. Comedy, music, theater, kids’ shows, plus council half-term activities like swimming and sports. Caerphilly County Borough Events Guide: February 21-28, 2025 Friday, February 21 has some cool events. Newbridge Memo has a comedy night. It starts at 7pm, with doors opening earlier at 6:30pm. Mike Reed hosts, featuring…
Inspectors laud Caerphilly fostering service for its great care, support, and positive impact on fostered children. Caerphilly Fostering Service Receives a Hugely Positive Report Caerphilly Council’s fostering service got good marks. Inspectors said they do a great job. Kids get good care there, and are encouraged to have fun. The kids enjoy lots of activities…
Caerphilly Council aims to build 2,700 more homes to meet the increasing demand by 2035. Caerphilly Needs 2,700 Homes To Satisfy Expected Population Growth The council plans to build thousands of new homes. A new Local Development Plan guides this housebuilding, potentially including 2,778 homes. This meets the expected demand for housing. Local Development Plans…
Funding secured to improve safety at Ty Llwyd, a former quarry with toxic waste, addressing community concerns. Ty Llwyd Toxic Waste Improvement Plans Secured with New Funding A former quarry, Ty Llwyd, needs improvements. Residents worry about chemicals leaking there. The site, near Ynysddu, has toxic waste. It contains harmful PCBs dumped long ago. PCBs…
A contentious quarry expansion in Gelligaer gets the go-ahead after a tied vote, despite over 100 objections from residents. Quarry Expansion Approved Despite Over 100 Resident Objections A quarry in Gelligaer will get bigger. The plan won approval despite many objections. Over one hundred residents protested the quarry extension. The Caerphilly Council heard arguments for…
Caerphilly Council aims for net zero by 2030. Despite progress, uneven results require further action and funding for climate goals. Caerphilly Council Committed to Carbon Neutral Target by 2030 Caerphilly Council wants to hit climate goals. They must stay focused, said the deputy leader. Cllr Pritchard said they cut emissions effectively. The council decreased CO2…
Greenfields Day Nursery opens a new center in Blackwood, creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Greenfields Day Nursery Expands with New Blackwood Town Centre Location Okay, listen to this! Greenfields Day Nursery is now open in Blackwood. They already run a popular nursery in Rogerstone. This new center is right in Blackwood Town Centre. They…