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3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Caerphilly
Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
A new facility is intended to provide swimming, fitness, sport and wellbeing spaces.
Construction progressing; March 2027 opening forecast · evidence dated 2026-08-11
Responsible body: Caerphilly County Borough Council
What the source says: The council’s leisure service reports construction progress on 11 August 2026. Its March 2027 forecast supersedes the January 2026 target in the older exhibition page.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Cabinet visits leisure and wellbeing hub →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Prepare access before the new hub opens →
Old opening targets can mislead residents →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Pontllanfraith
Centre for Skills and Learning leisure facilities
A sports hall, synthetic pitch, climbing wall and bike-maintenance space are available for community use.
Opened on 8 September 2025 · evidence dated 2025-09-08
Responsible body: Caerphilly County Borough Council
What the source says: The opening concerns leisure provision during weekday evenings and weekends. It is not evidence that the separate education facility opened on its forecast date.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Opening of leisure facilities at the Centre for Skills and Learning →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Community sport is already available →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →New Tredegar
New Tredegar Leisure Centre operating model
The council confirmed a timetable designed around seasonal demand and financial pressures.
Revised model confirmed from April 2026 · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Caerphilly County Borough Council
What the source says: Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evening opening is year-round. Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening opening is September–March. Current bookings should be checked with the service.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
New Tredegar operating-model decision →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Reduced opening can limit who can attend →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →