A key roadmap, setting out the steps to secure a bright new future for Blackwood Miners institute, has been agreed by Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet this week. A key roadmap, setting out the steps to secure a bright new future for Blackwood Miners institute, has been agreed by Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet this week. A 14-point plan…
Proposals to build new affordable homes on the site of a former sheltered housing scheme have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Planning Committee. Caerphilly Homes, the Council’s housing division, plans to build 16 social rented homes on the former Castle Court site on Silver Street, Pontywaun. The development will consist of a mix…
Sport Caerphilly, in collaboration with the Dragons RFC, Welsh Rugby Union and local business sponsors, is proud to announce the 20th Annual Disability Six Nations Rugby Festival. This landmark event will take place on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. This year, the festival will host over 400…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging eligible residents to apply for a Defence Privilege Card, which supports access to free swimming sessions as part of the Armed Forces Free Swimming Scheme. The Welsh Government has increased funding for the initiative from £45,000 to £80,000 for 2024-2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the health and…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is proud to announce an exciting initiative aimed at increasing participation in the upcoming Caerphilly 10k and 2k races. In collaboration with local business, Sport Caerphilly will be awarding a £100 gift voucher to both the school and sports club with the highest number of entrants in the forthcoming Caerphilly 2k…
A problem property that had been vacant for 15 years has a promising future as a new home, thanks to the efforts of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Empty Homes team. Since becoming vacant in 2009, the house in Nelson had become a magnet for anti-social behaviour, including break ins and fires started at the property. …
The Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub project has reached a key milestone as Phase Two enabling works began on Monday 13th January. These works focus on advanced site preparation, including groundwork, utility connections, drainage systems, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring the site is fully prepared for the construction phase of this state-of-the-art facility. Once complete, the…
Caerphilly county borough council is progressing plans to transform the way it delivers Library Services across the county borough in future and is keen to seek the views of residents. Caerphilly county borough council is progressing plans to transform the way it delivers Library Services across the county borough in future and is keen to…
Caerphilly county borough council is proposing to reduce the number of leisure centres across the area and is seeking the views of residents on the plans. Caerphilly county borough council is proposing to reduce the number of leisure centres across the area and is seeking the views of residents on the plans. Caerphilly currently operates…
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Dragons RFC are pleased to announce a new 10-year agreement, ensuring that the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach will continue to serve as the training base for Dragons RFC. This long-term partnership provides a strong foundation for both organisations to build and grow upon in the coming years….
