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,…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards, giving residents the opportunity to recognise the outstanding individuals, clubs and volunteers who make a difference through sport and physical activity across Caerphilly County Borough. The awards celebrate those who inspire others through their dedication, commitment and achievements, both on and off the field….
Detailed investigation work has been taking place at a disused quarry in the Caerphilly county borough over recent months to determine whether the site is officially classified as ‘contaminated land’. Detailed investigation work has been taking place at a disused quarry in the Caerphilly county borough over recent months to determine whether the site is…
More than 120 children from 12 schools came together for a Primary School World Cup football event, celebrating teamwork, participation and the excitement of international football. Each school was assigned a country to represent, with pupils encouraged to support their nation and dress in its colours to help create a World Cup atmosphere throughout the…
Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool will reopen on Friday 24th July following a programme of essential improvement works and is ready to welcome customers for the summer holidays. The temporary closure has allowed a range of improvements to be completed, including poolside retiling, refurbishment of the female changing rooms with new floor tiles, the installation of…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has endorsed proposals to formally back the approach taken by schools to restrict mobile phone use during the day, supporting efforts to create calmer, safer and more focused learning environments for pupils. Schools and parents have raised concerns about the impact of excessive mobile phone use on learner wellbeing, behaviour…
Families are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays with an exciting programme of activities taking place across Caerphilly County Borough, delivered by the Sport and Leisure Service. Whether it’s making a splash in the pool, learning a new sport, taking on an outdoor adventure or enjoying free play in the local…
