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…
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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…
Caerphilly Council simplifies death notification process
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to simplify the notification process when someone dies.The initiative, called ‘Tell Us Once’, gives residents one point of contact when they need to report the death of…
Free child car seat check in Risca and Caerphilly town
Parents can get their child’s car seat checked on Friday June 17.Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards team will be at the Tesco Extra store in Risca between 9.30am and 4pm.Experts will be on…
Blackwood Primary School praised by Estyn report
Blackwood Primary School has been praised by education watchdog Estyn for teaching kids about money and finances.The school has been held up as an example of best practice in how to teach…
Caerphilly Council prosecutes three over dog fouling and littering
Three people have been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council recently for dog fouling and littering.Colleen Richards from Pontlottyn was taken to court and fined £175, together with £85 costs and a…