Councillor David Poole resigned from his top post on Friday, September 20, and referred himself to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales after spending watchdog the Wales Audit Office wrote to the council’s interim chief executive Christina Harrhy with concerns over a potential conflict of interest.
Author: Richard Gurner
Infrastructure companies apologise for Caerphilly’s morning traffic chaos
As well as traffic along the main routes of the A468 and A469, there were jams along Caerphilly town’s Pontygwindy Road, St Cenydd Road, Abertridwr, Energlyn, Penyrheol.
New Chief Constable confirmed for Gwent Police
Chief Constable Kelly, who joined as Deputy Chief Constable in 2017, was put forward as the permanent replacement by Gwent Police Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert.
Two senior officers suspended by Gwent Police following allegation of sexual assault
It follows an incident in Cardiff on June 28 at the retirement party of former chief constable Julian Williams.
Rise in recorded crime in Caerphilly County Borough, latest police figures show
There were 15,753 reported offences during the 12 months to March 2019, data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
Gwent Police has not charged anyone over modern day slavery
Despite a series of high profile raids on premises across the force area, no-one has been charged.
Hengoed-based pharmaceutical company celebrates 50th anniversary
Employing around 370 permanent staff and about 120 contractors, the company produces medicines for around 23 million patients.
Gang rapists jailed for drugging and attacking woman at house in Abertridwr
Hemin Salimpirik, 33, of High Street, Abertridwr, known locally as ‘Micky’ and Kuchar Rahim, 35, of Marlbrook Walk, Bolton, were found guilty by a jury at Newport Crown Court.
Teenagers stopped and searched in Morgan Jones Park by police
Three police cars were seen in the vicinity of the Caerphilly town park after officers were called at around 1.40pm.
Woman jailed after stealing thousands of pounds from employer
Debbie Alexander admitted stealing £87,500 from Tailift and Shutterdoor Specialists (Tasds) by transferring money from the company account to her own bank accounts and credit cards.