Caerphilly County Borough Council has made a profit of almost £4million on its investments – despite losing £1.5m in the collapse of the Icelandic banks.Over the last six years, the local authority…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Ask not what Caerphilly can do for you; ask what you can do for Caerphilly
Earlier this week our neighbours in Newport were featured in a report on five cities that were primed for growth and five which were expected to struggle in the year ahead.No prizes…
Bedwas pub told to improve before it can reopen
A Bedwas pub that was shut down by police has been told to improve before it can reopen.Gwent Police was called to the White Hart Inn, in Church Street, on Saturday January…
Welsh motor course driving students to success in Rhymney
A new college course in motoring is gearing pupils towards a career where they can use Welsh as a working language.The ten-week course, offered at The College Rhymney, which is part of…
Domestic abuse helpline for Wales relaunched
A domestic abuse helpline has been relaunched with a wider focus.Originally launched in 2004, the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline has now become the All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline.The helpline…
One week until cigarette vending machines ban
There is just under a week to go until a new law will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales.The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to…
Islwyn MP praises Brace’s Bakery
Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has praised Crumlin-based firm Braces Bakery as an example of a local business success story.The family-owned business recently won a Made in Wales Food and Drink award…
Two firms shortlisted for organic waste centre
A £7m joint project by councils in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent to open a centre to process food waste has shortlisted two companies to potentially run it.The Heads of the Valleys…
Caerphilly AM welcomes Ystrad Mynach sports complex but questions funding gap
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed plans to build a £6m sports centre of excellence in Ystrad Mynach, but has also raised questions about its funding.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 25
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Private Sector Involvement in the NHS It seems Labour MPs in Westminster, including both…