Caerphilly Children’s Services has exceeded targets to recruit foster carers and placing children for adoption.Over recent months seven foster carers have been recruited in order to ensure that the needs are met…
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Islwyn MP claims police cuts could lead to rising crime levels
Islwyn MP Chris Evans called a debate in Parliament recently to challenge the UK Government on police cuts in Wales.Gwent Police will see its Government police grant fall by 5%, meaning funding…
Libraries discover a Valley at War with author Kay David
Libraries across Caerphilly County Borough have welcomed local author and historian Kay David to talk about her latest book ‘A Valley at War’.Former Head of History at Lewis School Pengam, Kay David,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 12, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Volunteers wanted for Comic Relief community clean-up in Caerphilly town
A community clean-up in aid of Comic Relief will take place tomorrow, March 13, in Caerphilly town.
Blackwood teacher spied on by Caerphilly Council disciplined by teaching council
A former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School teacher who was unlawfully spied on by Caerphilly County Borough Council has been disciplined by the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW).
Penllwyn Primary School pupils’ posters urge speeding drivers to slow down
Pupils from Penllwyn Primary School, near Pontllanfraith, were awarded certificates by Cllr David Carter, Mayor of Caerphilly for their efforts in creating artwork to slow drivers down.
Caerphilly Council vote not to use ‘workfare’ amid calls to end ‘exploitation’
Caerphilly’s largest employer has vowed not to take part in the DWP’s controversial ‘workfare’ scheme, calling it “forced unpaid labour”.
Catnic Caerphilly forklift driver hangs up keys after 45 years on the job
Local forklift truck driver Peter Janisewski has retired from Caerphilly-based building products manufacturer Catnic after 45 years of service.
Consultation open into Caerphilly Council poverty plan
Caerphilly County Borough Council is developing a new anti-poverty strategy in a bid to improve the lives of the county borough’s most disadvantaged residents.