More than 400 private long-term empty homes have been transformed back into use thanks to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Empty Property Team. Since launching in 2021, the team has worked with landlords, homeowners, and developers to tackle problem properties; boosting housing supply, improving neighbourhoods, and removing eyesores from local communities. One of the team’s biggest…
A short survey is now open to gather feedback from clubs, groups, and leisure members on how they book leisure and park facilities. This includes bookings for fitness classes, racquet sports, pool classes, pitch hire, and wider leisure and park activities. The survey is an opportunity for people who use these services to share their…
The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that proposed changes to school transport arrangements for Secondary School pupils will not go ahead. The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that proposed changes to school transport arrangements for Secondary School pupils will not go ahead. The matter was due to be considered by a meeting of…
Escape to the Darran Valley is a free, guided walking event taking place on Sunday 21st September at Parc Cwm Darran Visitor Centre and Café, organised by CCBC Countryside Service in partnership with Caerphilly Adventures. The day will feature a choice of guided walks designed to suit all abilities. Four 8.5-mile led walks will follow the…
Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet will make a final decision this month on proposed changes to school transport provision for Secondary School pupils. Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet will make a final decision this month on proposed changes to school transport provision for Secondary School pupils. The original proposal was for all home to school…
Following legal advice and the High Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction against the Council, Caerphilly CBC will proceed with implementing the new Library Service strategy, previously paused due to a legal challenge, starting on 8th September. Following legal advice and the High Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction against the Council, Caerphilly…
Council tenants in the Caerphilly borough are being asked to give their views on their rent and whether they think it is affordable. Caerphilly Homes, the Council’s housing division, is asking tenants to do this by completing a survey. Feedback will be used by the Council when deciding on rent charges for 2026 and to…
Sport Caerphilly is encouraging community sports clubs and organisations across Caerphilly County Borough to apply for support through the Be Active Wales Fund, delivered by Sport Wales with National Lottery backing. The fund is now open for applications and provides a vital opportunity to strengthen grassroots sport and ensure more people can get involved in…
Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre has confirmed new opening hours that will take effect from Monday 1st September 2025. The leisure centre swimming pools and health suite will remain open to the community, but with amended hours following a recent Cabinet decision, which reflects the approach set out in the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019 –…
Caerphilly County Borough Council has paused plans to close ten libraries across the county from 1 September after campaigners launched a legal challenge. The council said its new Library Service strategy would have seen the ten sites replaced by seven enhanced community hubs in strategic town centre locations, as well as Community Outreach services within…
