Nicholas Thomas

19 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Nicholas Thomas

4 1/4 A new cafe, visitor information centre and museum are included in plans for an “innovative” revamp of Fourteen Locks Canal Centre in Newport. The city council has applied for planning permission for a “vibrant” and “high-quality” new visitor centre at the attraction in Rogerstone. The site is of historic importance on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Nicholas Thomas

3 1/3 A price hike for most meals on wheels customers in Caerphilly has moved a step closer. A county borough council committee agreed, on Tuesday April 22, to endorse proposals for a flat rate of £6.89 for a daily main meal and dessert. Caerphilly County Borough Council currently operates a two-tier pricing system for the subsidised service.

1 day ago | caerphilly.observer | Nicholas Thomas

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayCaerphilly County Borough Council is preparing to withdraw from regional school improvement service the EAS. The local authority said there is support among headteachers to bring decision-making back “in house” and for “taking back control” of school improvement.

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Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayChildren with additional learning needs in Caerphilly could be offered places at new specialist classes in some of the area’s schools. The county borough council said demand for specialist provision is “increasing at a faster rate than predicted”, and there is a risk some children may have to travel elsewhere for their education.

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Nicholas Thomas

7 Erasmus Terrace (first property on right), Maesycwmmer, pictured in June 2021. Credit: Google More than 100 letters of objection against a proposed HMO conversion in Maesycwmmer have failed to persuade council planners to reject the scheme. Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved planning permission for 7 Erasmus Terrace to be turned into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to four people.