Former Deputy Mayor Cllr Leon Gardiner was elected Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough at the council’s AGM last night, May 14.
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Gwent Police appoint new assistant chief
Gwent Police has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) on May 7.
Julian Williams will take over from ACC Lorraine Bottomley when she retires at the end of this month.
Burst main leaves properties in Caerphilly without water
Houses and businesses in Bargoed have been left without water due to a burst water main.
Felling of 150,000 larch trees begins at Cwmcarn Forest
A tree felling operation to combat larch disease at Cwmcarn Forest Drive has stepped up a gear.
Caerphilly County Borough Council refutes claim of possible pony cull on Gelligaer Common
Caerphilly County Borough Council has rebutted claims that ponies and horses grazing on Gelligaer Common could be destroyed.
Gelligaer Players’ Theatre to defend title at Welwyn Drama Festival
A Gelligaer amateur dramatics group are hoping to defend their title at a national festival on May 18 to 23.
Unemployment falls in Caerphilly County Borough as Jobcentre sees reduction in claimants
There are 25% less 18 to 24-year-olds claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in Caerphilly County Borough compared to last year, official figures have shown.
Gwent Police awards sees officers and public recognised
Police officers, staff and members of the public were honoured at the 2015 Gwent Police awards ceremony last night, May 13.
Caerphilly County Borough Council to elect new Mayor amidst protests against Ystrad Mynach park and ride
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to be voted in at the local authority’s Annual General Meeting.
90 jobs at risk as GE Aviation seeks voluntary redundancies at Nantgarw
Aerospace firm GE Aviation Wales has confirmed it has entered talks with staff about voluntary redundancies.