Freedom of Information data, council reports and industry warnings paint a stark picture of underfunded road maintenance, with some estimates suggesting the borough’s roads would take centuries to fully renew at current spending levels.
Council seeking chairperson to oversee how £20m community fund is spent
Caerphilly Council is looking for candidates to oversee how £20 million will be spent on regeneration projects in the north of the county borough.
Cwmcarn Forest clear-up works paused due to nesting birds
With nesting season underway between March and August, numerous bird species are now nesting in the forest, including the northern goshawk.
‘It looms over us’: Neighbours alarmed at size of new primary school building
The redevelopment of a Caerphilly school has sparked concern among some neighbours, who fear a new and larger building will lead to a loss of privacy, light and property values.
Annual Caerphilly Challenge Series will not go ahead this year
The annual Caerphilly Challenge Series will not return for 2026 – but a “refreshed event” will begin from next year.
Town’s new transport interchange project to get £4m funding boost
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded money through the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Fund – which is investing £115m across the country.
Police appeal after duo fail to appear in court
John Jones, 37, and 35-year-old Perry Foster, both from Caerphilly, failed to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Thursday March 5.
Calls to protect ‘powerless’ homeowners from ‘exploitative’ private estate contracts
“More and more” residents on new housing developments find themselves locked into “exploitative” private estate management contracts, councillors heard.
New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dogs
The updated legislation modernises a law first introduced in 1953, aiming to better protect farmers’ livelihoods.
Teaching assistant given 12-month ban after ‘dragging’ four-year-old into class
A teaching assistant has been suspended from the profession for 12 months by the Education Workforce Council after it found she ‘dragged’ a four-year-old boy into class.
Opinion
‘It has been the honour of my life to represent you in the Senedd’
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden has thanked the community in this piece for Caerphilly Observer, as her time in the Senedd draws to a close.
‘Council not meeting basic legal obligations’
Community councillor Steve Aicheler has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer following Estyn’s recent inspection of Bedwas High School.
Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election?
With the Senedd election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term thinking can survive short-term political pressure.
Sport
Frustrated Treowen Stars suffer defeat against Afan Lido
Treowen Stars were denied a late penalty against Afan Lido in a scrappy 1-0 loss which ended in controversy.
Rugby round-up: Vital wins for Newbridge and Penallta, Bedwas title march continues
The Six Nations is over, but the club rugby season is far from over – with all to play for as teams chase promotion and fight relegation.