A plan to cover the Grange University Hospital’s car park in solar panels has been approved, despite questions over the project’s value for money.
Tools firm secures multi-million pound loan funding
Bedwas-based Spotnails has secured funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC as it looks to continue its growth.
‘Prompt and just compensation’ call for WASPI women hit by pension age changes
Councillors in Caerphilly have called for women affected by state pension changes to receive “fair, prompt and just compensation”.
Legal off-road biking area could be created
Gwent Police are working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to create an authorised area for off-road bikes near Rhymney.
Demand for temporary accommodation outstripping supply of one-bed homes
The supply of one-bedroom accommodation is far outstripped by the numbers of single people in need of homes.
New homes decision on hold amid affordable housing talks
Plans for 40 new homes in Aberbargoed are on hold temporarily while council planners iron out details of affordable housing.
Disabled couple angry at council after parking concerns ‘overlooked’
Malcolm and Cheryl Waters, from Trethomas, used to be able to park their car just a few steps away from their front door on Llanfabon Drive.
Plans for 33 new homes and a shop get the green light
The new homes will be built in three blocks on land at Winding Wheel Lane, and will each have their own parking space.
Hopes new business park units will provide more flexibility
A business park in Nelson can be expanded to include 28 small and “flexible” units, councillors have decided.
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We’re holding our first ever Caerphilly Observer Members’ Meeting on Saturday February 21 between 1pm and 3pm at Caerphilly Miners Centre.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Rugby round-up: All-borough clashes and heavy scorelines on Valentine’s Day
It may have been Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost between Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby sides this weekend, with a number of all-borough derbies and heavy scorelines.
Caerphilly crush Corries: Brecon no match for league leaders
Caerphilly Athletic return to winning ways in emphatic style with a 7-1 victory over Brecon Corries in the Ardal South East.