A mobile customer centre launched by Caerphilly County Borough has cost the local authority £39 in staff costs for each resident using the service.Now, it is likely to be scrapped as part…
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Oakdale pupils from urge motorists to slow down to 20mph
Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen and Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School have taken part in a competition to design 20mph speed limit signs for Oakdale.
Blackwood councillor calls for parking charges to raise extra cash
A Labour councillor has called for charges to be introduced at more council-run car parks to raise extra cash for council services.
Assembly Members’ concerns over draft Wales Bill
The UK Government’s draft Wales Bill is made for Wales, but not made with Wales, according to a National Assembly committee.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee has been looking at what impact…
Charity money collected in 1875 after Cwmcarn flooding disaster will finally be paid out
Charity money originally collected 140 years ago after a major flood in the Cwmcarn Valley has been released after the efforts of local residents and councillors.
Jack’s Appeal targets primary schools for heart defibrillators
A campaign set up in memory of a late 15-year-old boy to equip every secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough with a heart defibrillator is now targeting primary schools, after its objective was successfully completed.
Families needed across Caerphilly County Borough to support youngsters
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for families to support youngsters who have either previously been in foster care or have been homeless.The council’s 16-Plus Team is recruiting for ‘Supported Lodging Providers’.The…
Caerphilly Miner’s housing estate named development of the year
A housing development built on the site of the historic former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital has been named Development of the Year in the Welsh Housing Awards.
Rugby legends Gareth Thomas and Martyn Williams take on Caerphilly firm at Senghenydd RFC
Welsh rugby legends Gareth Thomas and Martyn Williams dusted off their jerseys to compete against a team of amateurs from a Caerphilly company.
Caerphilly firm has starring role in UK’s biggest toy parade
A Caerphilly-based company took a starring role in a parade marking toy store Hamley’s 255th anniversary.