A special service of remembrance was held yesterday at Senghenydd to commemorate the 1913 mining disaster.The service, attended by council leader Lindsay Whittle and Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert, was held near Nant…
Author: Richard Gurner
30 bags of rubbish collected in Caerphilly clean-up
A sponsored clean-up at Mornington Meadows and along Porset Brook in Caerphilly brought in more than 30 bags of rubbish.Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and countryside took part…
Caerphilly Council performing well, according to annual report
Caerphilly County Borough Council is performing well across, according to a recent report presented to councillors.As part of the council’s three-year improvement plan, an annual report is produced and published to review…
Double bill for Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club
The Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club is delighted to welcome Jon Gomm and Thomas Leeb, two of the world’s most innovative and inspiring acoustic guitarists, to the Jubilee Bar and Events Room at…
Roadworks on the A472 – Ystrad Mynach to Nelson
Caerphilly county borough council is to work on various retaining walls along the A472 between Ystrad Mynach and Nelson.The work is scheduled to start on Monday October 18 and is due to…
New Caerphilly Council chief executive to speak to businesses
The new chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council will be outlining his vision to businesses at a special breakfast meeting organised by Caerphilly Business Forum on Wednesday October 20.Anthony O’Sullivan will…
Police re-appeal for information after Ystrad Mynach track protest
British Transport Police have re-issued an appeal to help find a gang of abusive Cardiff City football fans.Last week police released CCTV images of the ten fans accused of verbally abusing a…
Caerphilly MP appointed Shadow Minister for Europe
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has been appointed the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe by leader Ed Miliband after he missed out on a post in the Shadow Cabinet.Mr David, who was…
Ron Davies hits back at Jeff Cuthbert over free Christmas parking
Councillor Ron Davies has hit back at Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert for questioning the council’s plan to give free parking to shoppers over the Christmas period.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed…
New direct debit service for council tax
Residents can now pay their council tax via a direct debit set up over the phone.The new paperless system means residents can call Caerphilly County Borough Council to set up the direct…