Christina Harrhy, the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council who left with a £209,000 pay-off following a falling out with then leader Sean Morgan, has secured a new six-figure public sector role.
Assisted dying motion gets support from Senedd Members
Assisted dying services could be made available on the Welsh NHS after receiving the backing of Senedd Members.
Council leader promises road resurfacing and pothole repairs
The leader of Caerphilly Council said he “completely” understands concerns around the condition of the borough’s roads ahead of planned resurfacing and repairs.
Teen ‘lucky to alive’ demands safety action on Wyllie Bends
A teenager ‘lucky to be alive’ after a horror car smash on the Wylie Bends has demanded action to make the road safer.
Council backs WASPI calls for ‘fair’ women’s pension compensation
Women affected by changes to the state pension qualifying age deserve “fair, prompt and just” compensation, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Council tax rise approved despite affordability concerns
Council cabinet members say the new budget will avoid unpopular service cuts, but opponents have questioned the 6.25% council tax rise.
New gambling treatment service and helpline to launch this spring
The new service launches on April 1, with Wales’ mental health minister describing it as a “landmark moment”.
More than a quarter of children have tooth decay, despite improvements
A total of 8,526 children, all in Year 1 at school, were examined as part of an NHS Wales programme.
Council reserves expected to shrink by 75% over next two years
Cabinet members met on Tuesday February 24 ahead of a final budget vote to discuss the health of the local authority’s reserves.
Memorial event to remember those lost during Covid-19 pandemic
A memorial event to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic is being held in Cwmfelinfach next month.
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
Wales wheelchair rugby league squads named ahead of UK Armed Forces games
A total of 17 players have been named, with eight in the main squad and a further nine in the development side.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas’ first defeat, losing bonus-point for Ynysddu
As Wales hosted Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday February 21, many club sides across the borough had the weekend off.