Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to £1million on road repairs following problems caused by the winter freeze. Council leader Lindsay Whittle said: “The council’s highways network is our biggest asset, estimated…
Author: Richard Gurner
Deputy First Minister urges business leaders to vote Yes in referendum
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones pressed the case for a Yes vote in next month’s referendum when he talked to local business leaders in Bedwas yesterday.The Plaid Cymru leader spoke at…
New ‘Village Green’ proposed for Trethomas
An area of land used as playing fields in Trethomas looks set to receive protected ‘Village Green’ status.The land is close to the former Bedwas Colliery site, which has been earmarked for…
New primary school in Gelligaer rated A+ for energy efficiency
A new primary school has been rated the greenest and most energy efficient in the UK.The new Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer, which is due to open after Easter, has achieved an…
Councillor’s call for 20mph speed limits near homes
Caerphilly Plaid Cymru councillor Stephen Kent is calling for 20mph zones to be introduced in residential areas across the county borough. Cllr Kent, who represents the town’s St Martin’s ward, said: “Introducing…
Caerphilly Council leader Whittle urges rail company change after nightmare journey
Councillor Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly council, has spoken of his nightmare rail journey from Murrayfield last weekend – when many fans had to stand for the whole journey.The fervent…
Arriva Trains Wales drivers to strike over pay on February 28
Train drivers in Wales are to stage a 24-hour strike in an ongoing row over pay.Members of the train drivers’ union ASLEF will take strike action on Monday February 28. The planned…
£25,000 council backing for Ynysddu community hall scheme
Ambitious plans to replace the wooden Community Hall at Sardis Community Chapel in Ynysddu have received a £25,000 boost from Caerphilly County Borough Council.The authority’s cabinet met on Tuesday and gave the…
Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network meeting
A network of dedicated volunteers will meet next week to discuss how they can help make Caerphilly County Borough a safer place.The Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network, which comprises more than 200 volunteers,…