The Queen was in Cardiff yesterday to open the Fourth Assembly.The First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and said: “Today marks a new chapter for Wales. The historic vote…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council event aimed at tackling vulnerable adult abuse
Caerphilly County Borough Council is holding a ‘drop-in’ advice session about preventing the abuse of elderly people.Coinciding with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday June 15, the session is being held…
Caerphilly Council organises free events to mark National Carers’ Week beginning June 13
Carers from across Caerphilly County Borough and their families are being invited to take part in a series of events marking National Carers’ Week.Beginning on Monday June 13, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Launch of MEP’s European Funding Directory for Wales
Welsh Euro MP Derek Vaughan will launch his European Funding Directory for Wales at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, on June 10 at 2.30pmPublic, private and voluntary sector organisations in Wales can apply…
Caerphilly McDonald’s set for 24 hour opening
A McDonald’s drive-through restaurant is set to open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The Crossways branch of the American fast food chain, in Caerphilly, wants to serve drivers between…
Business support scheme to get local traders online launched in Bargoed
A scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council to get businesses online has been launched.Called Go2MyTown, it offers local businesses up to 50% towards the cost of a new website which they can…
£3.3million facelift for Caerphilly County Borough roads
Roads across Caerphilly County Borough are being resurfaced in a £3.3million council repair project this year.More than 50km of roads ar being resurfaced at 117 separate locations across the county borough. About…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: June 6
Caerphilly MP Wayne David looks at the regeneration of Bargoed.
Hengoed Primary School granted Eco School Green Flag
Green fingered pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been awarded the Eco School Green Flag Award for their environmental efforts.Cllr Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education, leisure and lifelong learning said: “I…
Bargoed bus station to get official opening
A fleet of vintage buses will descend on Bargoed to help mark the official opening of the town’s new bus station.The new station will be unveiled on Saturday June 11 at 11am.Cllr…