Caerphilly Youth Theatre is seeking new members after a funding boost from the Arts Council of Wales.The Arts Council Of Wales has handed the theatre, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Arts…
Author: Richard Gurner
Changes needed to existing England and Wales jurisdiction, committee recomends
A National Assembly Committee has said the current jurisdiction of England and Wales will need to be changed as Wales continues to make its own laws.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee believes the…
New £10.5m leisure centre planned for Caerphilly town
Caerphilly town is set to get a new £10.5 million leisure centre after councillors agreed initial plans for the development.
Welsh Government pledge to bridge funding gap over council tax benefit
First Minister Carwyn Jones has pledged his Government will do all it can to bridge a funding gap when it takes responsibility for council tax benefit.The UK Government has devolved council tax…
Play area dog ban moves step closer
Plans to ban dogs from enclosed children’s play areas have been supported by a committee of councillors.Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Regeneration and Environment Scrutiny Committee backed the plans and agreed…
Hendre Junior School children raise cash for NSPCC and ChildLine
Pupils at Hendre Junior School in Caerphilly have raised an impressive £1,900 for the charities NSPCC and ChildLine by taking part in a sponsored dance workout.Staff and children at the school pulled…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Some positives from Autumn Statement
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back on the recent Autumn Statement.Last week in his Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced the continuation – and,…
Respect shopworkers this Christmas, says Islwyn MP
“Keep your cool and respect shopworkers this Christmas” is the message from Islwyn MP Chris Evans as he recently joined staff at Tesco Extra in Risca to back shopworkers’ union Usdaw’s ‘Freedom…
Caerphilly Council staff to stage protest at managers’ pay rise
Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council angry at the chief executive’s secret pay rise will stage a walkout protest on Monday.Anthony O’Sullivan was one of 20 senior bosses at the local authority…
Rugby Union: McBryde steps in to take charge of Wales in Japan
Robin McBryde is to step up as Interim Head Coach of Wales during the 2013 two-Test summer tour of Japan when Warren Gatland and Rob Howley are both on duty with the…