On Friday January 2, the group’s members took their litter-pickers out all across Machen – with each member filling a bag of litter each.
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Tax bills set to go up as council to focus on ‘doing the basics right’
Council tax bills are set to go up in Caerphilly County Borough in April under new draft budget proposals, which include extra investment for cleaning and tidying up the borough.
Council chief calls for more private sector investment in Blaenau Gwent
A senior council chief wants to see a Gwent county borough start working with the private sector to entice investment there.
Takeaway and flats proposed for site of former pub
A former pub in Bargoed could be developed further to include a new takeaway, with flats above.
‘Responsible’ budget proposals avoid cuts – but Newport council tax bills set to rise
Council tax bills could go up across Newport in April, but the city council’s draft budget proposals have avoided public service cuts.
Charity day at Bargoed Rugby Club to support injured players
Bargoed Rugby Club is hosting its President’s Charity Day to support the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust on Saturday January 17.
Primary school remains shut due to icy weather
However, Idris Davies School in Abertysswg, Ysgol y Lawnt in Rhymney, and Y Cwmpawd Gilfach have all reopened.
Old red, new tricks: Royal Mail rolling out revamped postboxes across borough
Over recent months, numerous postboxes across the borough have been temporarily out of action – but now they’re returning with a modern twist.
Butcher’s shop could be converted into ‘Airbnb’ property
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam could become short-stay accommodation, according to new proposals lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Formal plans set out to replace old pub with 37 new one-bed homes
The former Tredegar Junction Hotel in Pontllanfraith could be demolished to make way for new housing.