Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting residents and community organisations to help celebrate the county borough’s rich history and heritage. Welsh Government funding has been secured to install new information and interpretation signage at heritage and historic sites located on, or close to, public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways through the…
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been shortlisted for three categories at the Welsh Local Government Award 2026. The Council’s flagship later living scheme, Tŷ Darran, has been shortlisted in the ‘Place Shaping’ category, recognising its innovative approach to housing that brings together sustainability, cutting-edge design and meaningful co-creation with residents to deliver a bold vision…
Residents are being invited to pick up a racket and enjoy free tennis sessions at five park sites across Caerphilly county borough this September. Barclays Big Tennis Weekends offer people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to try tennis for the first time, rediscover the sport or enjoy playing with family and friends. Each…
Community is blooming at Tŷ Darran, with the launch of a new gardening project. Tŷ Darran, a flagship later living scheme in Risca, was officially opened by Caerphilly County Borough Council in March 2026; with residents moving into their new homes soon after. The Council’s Caerphilly Homes team worked with SCAPE, a public sector framework…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Community Wellbeing Connectors service has been named a finalist in two categories at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Awards 2026. The service has been shortlisted for Best Wellbeing Service and Impact in the Community, recognising its work to improve wellbeing, promote independence and help residents remain connected to their communities….
Leisure centres across Caerphilly County Borough have joined the Gwent Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme, helping mothers feel comfortable and supported when breastfeeding while out in the community. Caerphilly Early Years & Childcare Service and Aneurin Bevan Health Visiting Professionals have led on signing up venues across Caerphilly, working with the council’s Sport and Leisure Services to…
Three cemeteries managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council have achieved Silver Award status in the 2026 BRAMM Cemetery of the Year Awards. Gwaelod y Brithdir Cemetery, Gwaun Gledyr Cemetery and Bedwellty Cemetery each received national recognition, with all three achieving Silver Award status. Organised by the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM), the awards…
There is still time for Gypsy and Traveller households to take part in a survey on accommodation needs. Caerphilly County Borough Council is hosting the survey to help inform its revised Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA), which will be submitted to Welsh Government in April 2027. Results from the survey will help the Council…
Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun the procurement process for a contractor to build a new recycling operations depot in Ystrad Mynach. The proposed facility at Dyffryn Business Park forms part of the council’s Waste and Recycling Strategy. The purpose-built depot will enable the council to process all kerbside recycling materials locally and replace its…
Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet have visited the new Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub to see the latest progress on the development, which is due to open in March 2027. The project continues to progress well and remains on programme, with work advancing across the building and throughout its internal spaces. During the visit,…
