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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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,…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Why a “Yes” vote will benefit businesses in Caerphilly
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, explains why a Yes vote in the upcoming Assembly powers referendum will be good for businesses.There are a…
‘Welsh-speaking’ dog star of new Welsh Language Board advert
His name is Mot the Dog – and he’s the new star of an internet advert from the Welsh Language Board.Mot, a cross breed from Ystrad Mynach, was selected by the Welsh…
Redevelopment plans revealed for old Caerphilly town Post Office
Plans for a new development to replace the old Post Office in Caerphilly town centre have been revealed.The new building, designed to compliment the near-by tourism information centre, will house a library,…