Council leader Philippa Marsden and deputy leader Jamie Pritchard joined the drivers in Blackwood for their first strike day on Tuesday, October 19.
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Methodist church could be turned into a two-bedroom house
A planning application has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to turn Bargoed Methodist Church in to a house.
Four in court after police drug raids
A quantity of drugs, cash, high-value bikes, a moped and multiple phones were seized by police on Tuesday, October 12.
Gymnasts win gold at disability championships
Bethany Paull, 20, and Mia Stockley, 12, both from Valleys Gymnastics Academy, both won gold at the 2021 Disability British Championships.
Bargoed extend unbeaten run, Bedwas defeated
Bargoed remain unbeaten this season after beating Maesteg Harlequins, while Bedwas fell away to Trebanos.
‘Just sat on a pile of money’ – council criticised over £180m reserves
During a special council meeting on October 14, it was revealed the council has more than £180m in useable reserves.
Councillor calls for tax on second homes to be doubled
Cllr John Roberts said Caerphilly County Borough Council should follow the lead of councils in Swansea, Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire.
Independent commission to look at Wales’ place in UK and future of Welsh democracy
Committee co-chair Professor Laura McAllister said: “We’ll think boldly and radically about all potential options for the future of Wales, in the context of the increasing pressure on the union.”
Road closes for five weeks due to drainage works
Groes-Faen Terrace Road, up to the junction with Factory Road, closed on Monday, October 18.
Three men released under investigation after car crash
The A468 between the Bridge End Inn and Bryn y Fran Avenue closed for nearly 11 hours after the crash.