Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service, Author at Caerphilly Observer

Police and crime commissioner election explained

This election marks several firsts in Wales, including the requirement for people to show identification before they cast their votes.

Euro Garages Ltd has bid for a booze licence for the Asda Express garage at 235 High Street.

Parking restrictions across Caerphilly County Borough could be extended to give more protection to resident permit holders.

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell wanted to add a “small prefabricated extension” to its site “to enlarge existing school kitchen facilities”.

The electrification of the Cardiff-Rhymney railway line should be completed by autumn 2025.

Councils will play a central role in any changes to 20mph speed limits on Welsh roads, the Senedd Member for Caerphilly has said.

Patrons at Blackwood Town Cricket Club will be allowed to drink alcohol outside, in the spring and summer, in an area to the east of the clubhouse.

An energy company plans to build a 35MW solar farm near Newbridge which it believes will generate enough power for 12,500 homes.

Cllr Dianne Price, who represented Aberbargoed and Bargoed for 20 years, passed away surrounded by family on April 20.

A house in Llanbradach could be turned into a HMO, according to plans filed with Caerphilly County Borough Council.