Plaid Cymru has turned to a familiar name in Caerphilly politics for the upcoming Senedd by-election, selecting Lindsay Whittle as their candidate.
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More than 90 children take part in police summer tennis scheme
As part of its ‘Respect Rhymney’ programme, Gwent Police officers based in the north of the borough teamed-up with council officers to run the summer tennis scheme.
Fears car park tariff changes could put people off visiting town centres
Ticket changes in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s car parks could put people off visiting town centres, a councillor has warned.
1,500 runners expected to take part in Castle 2 Castle run for Velindre
The 10.5-mile run starts at Caerphilly Castle and finishes at Cardiff Castle – taking runners along the scenic Taff Trail in the process.
Newport Council spent £19m on agency workers last year
The main opposition group leader likened the council’s agency spends to football clubs signing lots of players on loan, rather than developing homegrown talent.
Council reveals location for new waste depot as part of push to improve recycling rates
The council recorded the worst recycling performance in Wales in 2023 and has launched a new waste strategy to drive improvements.
Court orders council to keep at-risk libraries open while legal challenge is heard
Plans to shut ten libraries across Caerphilly County Borough have taken yet another turn, after a judge granted an interim injunction.
Who is Richard Tunnicliffe? Labour’s candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election
Labour unveiled its candidate for Caerphilly’s Senedd by-election, but it left many asking ‘Richard who?’
How the final stage of the Tour of Britain unfolded as Caerphilly crowds cheered on cyclists
Caerphilly County Borough’s residents lined the streets to cheer on the riders as the Tour of Britain raced through south Wales on its final stage. Here’s how the action unfolded.
Protesters’ four-hour occupation of Abertridwr Library over closures
Campaigners occupied Abertridwr Library on Saturday in what organisers called a “defiant message” against library closures across Caerphilly County Borough.