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Football matches postponed due to frozen pitches

Friday, January 10, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced all football matches due to be played in Caerphilly tomorrow (Saturday January 11), have been postponed.

Safety wardens and crossing patrols at risk in council’s bid to balance budget

Friday, January 10, 2025Friday, January 10, 2025

The council estimates it will have to make more than £21 million of savings in its budget for next year, if it is to balance the books.

Three leisure centres at risk of closing down this year

Friday, January 10, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

The futures of three council-run leisure centres are under threat – but residents will soon be able to have their say on the proposals before a final decision is made.

Ten libraries still under threat despite opposition to council reforms

Friday, January 10, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Reducing the number of sites to a handful of regional “hubs” will “provide a more sustainable and resilient library service” for customers, the council has said.

Council tax rise of 7.9% proposed for county borough

Friday, January 10, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

The proposed hike comes as Caerphilly County Borough Council warns 2025 will be another year of “difficult decisions” on spending.

Fire service responds to claims its staff are amidst a mental health crisis

Friday, January 10, 2025Friday, January 10, 2025

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has emphasised its commitment to mental health after the Fire Brigade Union described a ‘crisis’ amongst staff members.

New speed and red light cameras at junction where 22 casualties have been reported

Friday, January 10, 2025Friday, January 10, 2025

New speed cameras will “soon” be installed at a junction in Newport where 22 casualties have been reported in recent years.

Autism and ADHD waiting lists ‘could triple in two years’

Friday, January 10, 2025Friday, January 10, 2025

The number of children waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment in Wales could nearly triple to 61,000 over the next two years, a committee heard.

Award winning animator brings famous Caerphilly folktale to life

Thursday, January 9, 2025Thursday, January 9, 2025

Award-winning animator Robert Brown is soon to release his latest work, inspired by the famous folktale of the Green Lady of Caerphilly Castle.

‘Blackwood’s heritage saved’ as council abandons Miners’ Institute mothball plan

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The future of the cultural venue had been under threat as part of council cost-cutting measures.

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