Key members of the Labour Party in Caerphilly County Borough have attacked the council’s decision to increase bereavement charges by 18.5%, calling it a stealth tax.Last week the Plaid Cymru-led council decided…
Author: Richard Gurner
Markham Primary School pupils take part in Food Safety Week.
Pupils from Markham Primary School have been learning about the importance of good hand hygiene recently as part of Food Safety Week.Officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Health Improvement team went along…
Newbridge electronics firm praised by politicians
First Minister Carwyn Jones and Islwyn MP Chris Evans have praised Newbridge electronics company Axiom Manufacturing Services. The Labour politicians hailed the success of the firm, which employs 170, after a recent visit.Mr…
GPS technology to tackle fly-tipping in Caerphilly countryside
GPS satellite technology is being used to tackle fly-tipping in the Caerphilly countryside.The Fly-tipping Action Wales (FAW) partnership, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, is using the technology to map hotspot areas…
Caerphilly MP expresses concern over Southern Cross care homes
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has written to troubled care home owner Southern Cross expressing his concern for the future of its care homes in the area.The Labour politician has written to the…
Revamped Church hall opens in Gelligaer
The Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall in Gelligaer has been reopened after a £540,000 refurbishment.The new hall, complete with internet café and committee rooms, was officially unveiled by Lord Lieutenant of Gwent…
Caerphilly Council to show support for Armed Forces Day
Caerphilly County Borough Council will be showing its support for next week’s Armed Forces Day with a special flag raising ceremony.Held at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s headquarters at Penallta House on Monday…
Caerphilly Council offering business advice with road show
Businesses are being urged to attend an advice road show by Caerphilly County Borough Council.Advice will be available to firms on gaining financial assistance for their business to grow.Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet…
Stagecoach unveils seven new buses for improved Blackwood to Cardiff route
Bus firm Stagecoach has unveiled seven new buses worth £750,000 to travel between Blackwood and Cardiff.The new low-floor single-deck ‘Enviro 200’ buses will operate on the 26 route – which the bus…
Free swimming sessions in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough is offering residents free swimming sessions at five of its pools this Friday. The sessions are available to residents of all ages.Cllr Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education and…