A SECOND children's home in Caerphilly is expected to open later this year, the county borough council has said.

The coronavirus pandemic has delayed the completion works of the children's home but the council is hopeful it will open in late October.

The children's home in Ystrad Mynach will be able to accommodate up to four children.The five-bedroom house received planning permission in November last year and included plans for a lounge, dining room, games room, toilet, office area and three bathrooms.

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The detached garage would also be converted into a studio flat with parking provision.

A spokesman for the council said: “In 2019 Caerphilly children’s services purchased a five bedroom detached property, in its own grounds, in a central location within the borough.

“Planning permission had to be gained in order to create a car parking area and make improvements to the interior that would enable the property to be registered as a children’s home with Care Inspectorate Wales.

“Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the completion of the works, but the home will hopefully become operational in late October 2020."

Caerphilly council is also looking to purchase a third children's home in the county borough after receiving £700,000 from the Welsh Government's Integrated Care Fund.