The opposition Plaid Cymru group in Caerphilly says it may be necessary to bring in an interim chief executive in the wake of the suspension of the authority’s top two officers.Councillor Colin…
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New Assistant Chief Constable for Gwent Police takes up post
Gwent Police’s new Assistant Chief Constable has begun work.
Plaid AM warns school homophobic bullying cases “tip of the iceberg”
More than 70 cases of homophobic bullying have been recorded in schools across South East Wales – with half in schools in Caerphilly County Borough.
Driver taken to hospital after Pengam crash
A 25-year-old motorist had to be cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle after a crash near Ffynonwen Terrace off Pengam Road, Pengam, last night (Sunday July 8).Fire and rescue crews…
Plaid name ex-fire chief as candidate for Penyrheol by-election
Former Assistant Chief Fire Officer Steve Skivens has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to contest the by-election in Penyrheol ward, Caerphilly caused by the death of dedicated councillor Anne Collins. It will…
County cap presentations for Islwyn under 15s rugby team
The Islwyn Under 15s Rugby Union Team have been presented with caps for representing their county after traveling across Wales to compete in an All Wales Competition.The presentation by Caerphilly County Borough…
Almost a third of children either overweight or obese in Caerphilly County Borough
Almost a third of children aged between four and five in Caerphilly County Borough are either overweight or obese, according to a new report by Public Health Wales.The findings are from a…
Caerphilly Council’s acting chief executive suspended after arrest
The acting chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been suspended following his arrest on suspicion of fraud and misconduct in public office.Nigel Barnett was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police…
Canmol Marketing awards launched
Caerphilly businesses are being urged to enter the 2013 Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.Canmol, which means “to praise” in Welsh, was created in 2008 to promote…
National Autistic Society Cymru launches Caerphilly branch
The National Autistic Society Cymru (NAS Cymru) has established a new support group in Caerphilly.The new branch, the charity’s 12th, has evolved out of the Caerphilly Autism Family Support Group.Nicola Coleman, who…