Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed its deposit replacement Local Development Plan – but in plain English, what does this mean?
Author: Richard Gurner
Three Caerphilly County Borough people given New Year’s Honours for charitable work
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has been awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list.The former Welsh Guard, who was born in Nelson, has been recognised for his charitable work and…
“Loved by everyone” – Tributes paid to teenage victims of Tir-y-Berth car crash
The families of two tragic teenagers killed in a car crash have paid tribute to the pair.Conor Tiley, 18, and 17-year-old Connor Williams, both from Aberbargoed, were travelling with friend Cameron Nicholas,…
Misconduct charges against three Caerphilly Council bosses at centre of pay scandal dismissed by judge
The criminal prosecution of three senior council bosses at the centre of a pay scandal has been dismissed.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan, his deputy Nigel Barnett and Daniel Perkins,…
Senghenydd youth centre to use proceeds from wind turbine for funding after cuts
A youth centre is hoping to build a wind turbine on nearby farmland to help with its funding.
Old Caerphilly library reopens as family-friendly coffee shop
Caerphilly town’s old library building is opening its doors again as a new community coffee shop.
Welsh Water to invest £1.7bn in network after £77m profit
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has revealed plans to invest £1.7 billion into its water network over the next five years after an increase in profits.
Caerphilly Council bosses’ misconduct trial delayed for third time
The trial of three Caerphilly Council bosses charged with misconduct in a public office has been delayed for the third time this year.Caerphilly County Borough Council chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan, his deputy…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 21, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ray Davies I was one of the hundreds of people that were present at…
£2,000 reward offered after arson attack at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol
A £2,000 reward has been offered to catch the arsonists responsible for fire at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol.The former Labour Club had to be evacuated yesterday after arsonists…