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…
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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…
Work begins on new Bargoed town centre
The latest phase in the regeneration of Bargoed town centre has begun.Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, has welcomed the beginning of work on the £8.3m town centre improvement…
Appeal to identify illegal bikers in Risca
Police in Risca are appealing for information to identify a group riding off-road bikes in the lanes between Swyffryd and Hafodrynys.Residents have raised concerns with police officers about the unregistered vehicles being…
Caerphilly AM questions cost of free Christmas car parking
Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has expressed surprise over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plan to drop pay and display charges for the two week run up to Christmas.The council announced the plan last…
Gelligaer boy, 16, and Risca boy, 16, latest to get ASBOs
A 16-year-old Gelligaer boy and a 16-year-old Risca boy are the latest to be handed Antisocial Behaviour Orders because of their bad behaviour.Christopher Cook, of Church Road, Gelligaer, was given a two-year…
Police appeal after Rhymney burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary that occurred at a property on Llys Mabon, Rhymney, sometime overnight on Wednesday September 29.Several items were stolen including a 50in plasma screen…
Caerphilly town wins Wales in Bloom silver medal
Caerphilly town has been recognised for both its fantastic floral displays and public artwork following this year’s Wales in Bloom competition.As part of the main ‘In Bloom’ competition Caerphilly town was awarded…
Cost-cutting at Caerphilly Council aims to save £2.1m
Residents could soon be paying their council tax at their local Post Office or corner shop if plans by the council are approved.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has set out its first…