Private landlords in Caerphilly County Borough are to ask potential tenants if they are troublemakers, under a new police scheme.The Tenants Passport Scheme, which is the first in Wales, has been launched…
Author: Richard Gurner
Planning application submitted for new pub in Caerphilly town
Caerphilly town centre could yet have another pub, after the owner of the former Woolworths building in Pentrebane Street submitted a planning application.The planning application is for a change of use from…
Caerphilly County Borough firms celebrate after True Taste Food and Drink Awards success
Two food and drink companies based in Caerphilly County Borough have scooped a prestigious national award.Blaengawney Cider, based in Crumlin and which produces Hallets cider, won a Bronze award, while Caerphilly town’s…
Caerphilly town centre ‘re-opens’ after disruptive roadworks
Buses have begun running from Caerphilly bus station again after the second phase of controversial roadworks were finished.Cardiff Road remains closed as work to replace a gas main continues, but buses and…
Caerphilly Council saves £100,000 after review of agency staff workers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed savings in the region of £100,000 after introducing a scheme to better manage its agency workers. Last year the council reviewed the way it employed temporary…
Widen the winter fuel payment for the terminally ill says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the Government to widen the winter fuel payment to prevent the terminally ill falling into fuel poverty. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday,…
Wayne David welcomes Covanta pulling out of Merthyr Tydfil
Labour’s Caerphilly MP Wayne David has welcomed the decision by American company Covanta to withdraw plans to build a waste incinerator near Merthyr Tydfil.Covanta has decided to withdraw its Brig-y-Cwm application following…
Students rewarded for hard work at the Ystrad Mynach College annual awards
Students from Ystrad Mynach College have been rewarded for their achievements at their annual awards ceremony.The event was held at Caerphilly Castle where 60 students were honoured for their hard work over…
Risca youngsters plant daffodils
Children from a Risca school have been planting daffodil bulbs on a patch of land near their school grounds.The pupils at Ty Isaf Infants School have been working alongside officers from Caerphilly…
Police appeal to find missing Rhymney woman
UPDATE: Gwent Police reported on October 27 that Ms Davies has been found safe and wellGwent Police is appealing for information to find a missing Rhymney woman.Sharon Davies, 46, has been missing…