On Wednesday (22 February), the National Assembly for Wales will debate a report examining disability-related harassment.The report, published by the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee highlights the lack of leadership and…
Author: Richard Gurner
Six Nations 2012: Warburton back for Wales against England
Sam Warburton returns to captain Wales in one of three changes made to the side which triumphed over Scotland last time out for the RBS 6 Nations third round visit to Twickenham…
New training and skills academy opens doors for youngsters in Caerphilly town
Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies has opened a new £250,000 training centre in Caerphilly town to help boost the job prospects of unemployed youngsters.Work-based training provider ACT opened the doors to its…
Welsh Government pledges £5m fund to get derelict homes back in use
Welsh Housing Minister Huw Lewis was in Risca on Monday to launch a new scheme to get empty houses back into use.Wales has an estimated 22,000 empty private sector properties and the…
Blackwood man prosecuted for selling fruit and veg
A Blackwood man has been prosecuted for selling fruit, veg and flowers without the correct council licence.Michael Kakia, of Gordon Close, Blackwood, was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading…
Primary school banding system delayed by Welsh Government
Performance bandings for primary schools in Wales have been delayed until September 2014, the Welsh Government has announced.Education Minister Leighton Andrews said the delay was to allow for the introduction of new…
Caerphilly Labour promises quick action on housing stock improvement
The opposition Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it will improve council housing faster if it wins May’s local election.On Friday, it was announced tenants had voted to remain…
Cefn Fforest residents’ group get £5,000 grant for community effort
A group of Cefn Fforest residents have been awarded almost £5,000 to help improve their community.Tenants of Fitzroy Lodge in Cefn Fforest were awarded the cash from Cefn Fforest Ward Communities First…
Caerphilly and Merthyr councils to join forces to boost buying power
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have announced plans to merge the the way they buy goods and services.The neighbouring authorities want to merge their procurement to save…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 20
At one time, it would have been unheard of for a Conservative Government Minister to ‘praise’ a Plaid Cymru Council. After all, the Conservatives are on the ‘right’; Plaid is supposed to…