The shortlist for the 2025 Caerphilly Business Club Awards has been announced ahead of this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Friday November 28 at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa.
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Senedd set to debate ‘absurd’ school transport rules
The Senedd’s petitions committee agreed to pursue a debate after nearly 14,000 people added their voices to a chorus of calls for an overhaul of school transport.
Mixed reaction to city council’s proposed funding for next year
Newport is on track to receive the highest increase in council funding for the third year running.
Funding proposals ‘nowhere near enough for local government’
Early funding estimates for next year are “nowhere near enough” for local government services, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.
Indoor ski slope plans move a step closer after decision passed back to council
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will not call in the Rhydycar West planning application, but instead it will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil Council to determine.
Welsh ICE boss wins three honours at national awards ceremony
Lesley Williams, of Welsh ICE, was recognised at the Mastering Diversity Awards, which were held in the Senedd on November 18.
Citizens Advice: Support available for those struggling with energy bills
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can do to not fall behind on energy payments.
Work to convert former meals on wheels depot into community gym nearing completion
Earlier this year, the council gave the building – which is near the St Clare’s sheltered housing complex – to JM Fitness CIC via a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).
Photography project reveals the ‘faces of Blackwood’
The stories of a community are often written in the faces of the people who call it home – and one photographer in Blackwood is setting out to prove just that.
Baby Neil the emu draws national spotlight in matchmaking mission
Baby Neil – a young emu from Caerphilly – has captured hearts and imaginations across the UK as his owners look to find him a partner.