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,…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Girl, 15, missing from Nelson found
A missing 15-year-old girl from Nelson has been found, police have said.Annabella Clear from the Nelson area was last seen in the Nelson area on the morning of Tuesday April 7.Gwent Police…
Anger over planning blueprint that could see 500 new homes for Caerphilly and 1,700 in Maesycwmmer
Plans to extend the boundary of Caerphilly town, which could pave the way for hundreds of new homes, have been met with anger from residents.
Caerphilly County Borough’s £103m gambling machine addiction
An estimated £103 million is wagered on betting shop gambling machines across Caerphilly County Borough, a campaign group has said.