Caerphilly County Borough Council could lose three councillors in a shake-up by the Local Government Boundary Commission.The proposed redrawing of the council ward map would see the number of councillors go down…
Author: Richard Gurner
School pupils help with Ty Sign clean-up in Risca
An area of overgrown land in Ty Sign, Risca, has been given a makeover with the help of more than 150 local school pupils.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Environmental Services department worked alongside…
Arriva Trains Wales strike to hit Six Nations opener
Rugby fans face huge rail disruption for Wales’s opening Six Nations match against England after strike action was called.Rail union RMT has said it will strike on Friday February 4 after talks…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 26
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.
100 new jobs at Nantgarw air engine plant
A hundred jobs are to be created by GE Aviation Wales at its aircraft engine maintenance factory in Nantgarw.The skilled jobs will be for aircraft engineers and, according to its managing director…
18,540 on Disability Living Allowance in Caerphilly County Borough
The number of people claiming Disability Living Allowance in Caerphilly County Borough has risen in eight years from 15,850 to 18,540.The figures have been revealed by the Department of Work and Pensions…
Radio winner’s date with boyband JLS
Ten-year-old Chloe Smith from Nantgarw had a dream come true when she met JLS after her mother won a competition live on-air on Capital FM.The schoolgirl met her heroes backstage before their…
Primary schools get special visit to learn about healthy living
Pupils at primary schools across the Caerphilly County Borough are learning important lessons about healthy living and sustainability thanks to a special touring roadshow.Caerphilly County Borough Council is promoting the new educational…
Islwyn MP calls for more winter fuel payments
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for the Winter Fuel Payment to be extended to people of all ages and not just the over 60s.The Labour politician made the call after he…
New Gwent Police Chief Constable appointed
The new Chief Constable of Gwent Police has been announced.Carmel Napier, the force’s current Deputy Chief Constable, will take over from the retiring current Chief Constable, Mick Giannasi, at the end of…