In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Mayoral CarCaerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying…
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Caerphilly AM: Lay off the World Cup booze
Jeff Cuthbert, Labour’s Assembly Member for Caerphilly, is urging people to drink responsibly during this summer’s football World Cup.A recent study by Alcohol Concern reports that domestic abuse can increase as much…
Super-fast broadband arrives in Caerphilly
BT has introduced super-fast broadband to Caerphilly.The telecommunications firm has said the technology is now available to 17,000 Caerphilly homes and businesses.The new fibre-based broadband network can enable download speeds of up…
Open air performance of Romeo and Juliet at council offices
Fans of Romeo and Juliet will get the chance to enjoy a special outdoor performance of the classic play in Ystrad Mynach on Thursday.Shakespeare’s tale of star crossed lovers is being staged…
Heritage detectives take over Trinant Primary
Pupils from Trinant Primary School became ‘heritage detectives’ for the day recently, seeking to discover what life was like for people living in their local when they were younger.The event invited residents…
Social club in Trethomas ordered to close early after trouble
A social club in Trethomas has been ordered to close half an hour earlier after late night trouble.The local licensee of the New Ruperra Sports and Social Club, on Navigation Street, has…
Caerphilly Council boss resigns
The chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has resigned after 14 years with the local authority.The council has said Stuart Rosser, who has been chief executive for the last five years,…
Former Mayor chosen by Plaid for Blackwood by-election
Blackwood Town councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to fight the July 8 by-election for a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council.Married with two daughters, Andrew, 43, lives at…
Man arrested after motorbike and car collide near Brynmawr
A man has been arrested after a road accident yesterday.Gwent Police is appealing for information to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at about 1pm on Thursday June 3.A car and…
Caerphilly car parking charges to increase
Car parking charges in Caerphilly County Borough are set to rise to boost the council’s finances.Councillors are considering a £1.50 charge for drivers using park and ride car parks at railway stations…