Children and youngsters in Caerphilly can now enjoy free swimming and other leisure centre activities at the weekends.Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert welcomed changes announced by the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government to extend…
Author: Richard Gurner
Gwent Police Authority re-elects chairwoman
Gwent Police Authroity has re-elected Cilla Davies as its chair.Mrs Davies has been re-elected for the fourth year running.Before becoming Chair in 2007, Mrs Davies had been a member of Gwent Police…
Nelson village unites to tackle antisocial behaviour
The Nelson Village Partnership, with support from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Community Regeneration team, has been given funding to help tackle antisocial behaviour and disorder.The funding, which was secured through the Welsh…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 9
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…
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,…