Farmers are being urged to join a rural crime prevention scheme in the Caerphilly County Borough.Gwent Police and South Wales Police have worked with the National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual, NFU Cymru…
Author: Richard Gurner
Forestry Commission Wales investigate invasive plant species to protect woodland streams and rivers
Plans to protect hundreds of miles of riverbank in South Wales are being drawn-up after ecologists completed the first year of a major survey into their condition.The four-year survey was commissioned by…
Saracens’ player in doubt for national side – meanwhile Wales may be without a team in competition despite hosting the Heineken Cup
Fight to save Glanynant Memorial Hall
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has declared his full backing for Labour’s bid to save Glanynant Memorial Hall.A report to Plaid-led Caerphilly Council in September proposed that funding to the hall be scrapped…
Caerphilly Council warns of new council tax scam
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to be vigilant about a new council tax scam.The council has recently received a call from a resident who had been contacted by a person…
Caerphilly AM welcomes funding to fight domestic abuse
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed funding of £180,000 awarded to the Safer Caerphilly One Stop Shop – a service which helps victims of domestic abuse.Mr Cuthbert said: “Domestic abuse affects all…
Caerphilly Council agrees £200,000 funding for new health centre
The development of a new health centre in the north of Caerphilly County Borough took a major step forward on Tuesday.Caerphilly Council’s cabinet agreed to pledge £200,000 to help ensure the project…
Arriva Trains Wales drivers to strike again next week
Train passengers and commuters are to face further disruption next week after drivers on Arriva Trains Wales voted to take fresh strike action.The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said its members…
Aberbargoed hospital given SmartWater treatment to deter thieves
Aberbargoed Hospital has been sprayed with an invisible dye to stop thieves raiding it for metal and building materials.The 22-bed hospital closed in November and has become a target for thieves to…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 12
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including the campaign for a Yes vote in March’s referendum, the regeneration of Bargoed and the council’s plan to spend £43m over the next three years.