Immediately after the meeting which finally saw him sacked as the chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Anthony O’Sullivan told BBC Wales he had “nothing to apologise for”.He vowed to take…
Author: Richard Gurner
Funding announced to secure direct rail service to Newport on Ebbw Vale line
A direct train service to Newport from Newbridge, Crosskeys and Risca, looks set to finally be introduced after the Welsh Government published its new transport strategy.
Council to look at improving road safety on B4251 ‘Wyllie Bends’
Council engineers have been tasked to improve safety along a stretch of road which claimed the life of a young nurse.
Number of deliberate grass fires already up compared to same time last year
It’s that time of year again when parts of our county borough are left blackened and scarred by deliberate grass fires.
Recruitment company buys back 20% stake from development bank
Caerphilly-based recruitment company ALS Managed Services buys back 20% stake from the Development Bank of Wales.
Welsh Government lifts stay local rule
The stay local rule is to be lifted from Saturday, March 27, meaning people will be able to travel anywhere within Wales.An interim all-Wales travel area will remain in place until April…
Farm owner claims new regulations will have “little impact” on operations
Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David previously said stricter regulation on the storage and spreading of farming slurry would help authorities deal with odour problems affecting residents near Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm.
Council leader hints at review over street light switch-off
Cllr Philippa Marsden told Cllr Nigel Dix that it was: “Time for another discussion on the topic.”
Final decision looming for Trinity Fields School expansion
Expansion of an Ystrad Mynach special needs school could still be given the go ahead despite objections to the loss of green space and the pitch used by a rugby club.
Tesco plants 1,200 trees at its Caerphilly Crossways site
Tesco has planted 1,200 trees at its Caerphilly Crossways store as part of a national environmental and conservation scheme.The supermarket giant, famed for its “Every Little Helps” tagline, is aiming to plant…