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Caerphilly Council’s major investment to Create Caring Communities

Posted on : 07 Feb 2022

Caerphilly Council’s major investment to Create Caring Communities
Over the past 4 years, Caerphilly Council has made a significant investment into facilities and services to ensure Caerphilly Council can create a caring culture for communities.
 
Thoughtful investment of up to £500m to date has been spent on Place Shaping projects, and a significant amount has been invested into services for older residents and those considered vulnerable, and has provided upgraded and improved facilities to enable them access to the best standard of care.

A fine example of this investment is the £500 thousand pounds invested to raise the standards of our 6 care homes in key locations across the county borough. Centres have seen bespoke visitor pods installed, enhanced rooms and bathroom facilities, upgraded internet infrastructure and external improvements.
 
Reinforcing our commitment to creating a cleaner environment air quality has been significantly improved in Hafodyrynys. The 23 homes along the main route were purchased at 150% of market value to support residents to relocate, the properties are set to be demolished in an attempt to reduce the Nitrogen dioxide levels.
 
We have also strengthened the services we offer for looked after children with the purchase and refurbishment of an existing building to create a state-of-the-art facility in Bargoed; now home to the MYST Therapeutic Fostering Team. Working with partners in Welsh Government more than 1 million pound has been invested into this scheme which supports children with complex needs to be cared for and thrive in loving family homes.
 
“These investments are a snapshot of the extensive work that has been taking place across the county, said Cllr. Shayne Cook, Cabinet Member for Social Care and Housing, “We are fully committed to supporting all residents with a particular focus on those with more complex needs and our oldest residents. It is important that we continue to seek new opportunities to improve and evolve our services ensuring they are fit for purpose for the future.”

He added, “Our ongoing and planned investments are making a real difference to people’s lives and we are fully committed to Creating Caring Communities.”
 
Residents will be asked to play a vital role in helping to shape the proposals, by identifying the missing pieces of the jigsaw to ensure that the council is targeting its investment where it is needed most. Details of how the community can get involved will be announced in the near future.
 
For more information about the investment in your area visit www.caerphillyplaceshaping.co.uk

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