A judicial review into Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plans was held in Cardiff on Thursday June 11, after being postponed the previous week.
Council leader seeks funding pledges from new Welsh Government
Changes to how public services are funded in Wales should not mean areas like Caerphilly lose out, according to the county borough council’s leader.
Calls for an end to term-time only pay for school support staff
Calls for a new negotiating body for school support staff, and an end to term-time only pay, has been backed in the Senedd.
Gridlock fears after minister takes M4 relief road ‘off the table’ and considers junction closures
The new Welsh Government doubled down this week on Mark Drakeford’s previous decision to abandon the Black Route relief road over environmental concerns.
Transgender people “feel under siege”
Transgender people “feel under siege”, Wales’ Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams has said.
Men B vaccine rollout announced following Kent outbreak
The vaccine is being rolled out as a precautionary measure following the Men B outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Pupils inspired by visit from gold-medal winning para-athlete
Will Bishop, a Team Wales wheelchair basketball player, visited the Ystrad Mynach school, which is for pupils with special educational needs, on Wednesday June 10.
New deputy minister for transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience
The Welsh Government’s new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country.
‘Respect, solidarity, and fairness’ behind government’s plans to tackle poverty and inequality
Wales’ new social justice minister, Sioned Williams outlined her priorities in the Senedd this week.
‘Basic’ housing needs ‘out of reach for thousands of people’
Wales’ new housing minister has said everyone in Wales should have a “safe, warm home” – but admitted “this most basic of needs is out of reach for thousands of people”.
Opinion
‘I will be going into territory no other council leader has ventured before’
Cllr Jamie Pritchard, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, discusses resident engagement in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Jayne Bryant MS: ‘Volunteers are the bedrock of our communities’
In her first-ever piece for Caerphilly Observer, Casnewydd Islwyn MS Jayne Bryant talks volunteers, grassroots sports clubs, and Welsh Labour’s role in opposition.
Delyth Jewell MS: ‘It truly is a momentous time for our nation’
In her first article for Caerphilly Observer since her re-election, Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Delyth Jewell reflects on the election and outlines her party’s plans in government.
Sport
FC Caerffili U14s side win South Wales FA Cup trophy
FC Caerffili’s U14s have become the first team from the Taff and Ely Rhymney Valley (TERV) League to win the South Wales FA Cup.
Graig y Rhacca man to lead Wales at Transplant Football World Cup
Harry Bailey, from Graig y Rhacca, will lead the Wales transplant football team to the latest World Cup instalment this Autumn.
Cricket catch-up: Borough sides left to rue weekend washout
Persistent rain ruined the weekend’s fixtures for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket league.
Aber Valley U10s lift trophy at Birmingham City’s home ground
Aber Valley U10s competed in a tournament at the historic St Andrew’s stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club, winning the final on penalties in a nerve-jangling shootout.
‘It really is special’: Rugby team secures back-to-back treble-winning seasons
Senghenydd Sirens have secured a second consecutive treble-winning season, clinching the league and two domestic cups, along with promotion to the top tier.