Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet members have agreed to reduce their salaries by 5% “as a contribution towards the savings likely to be required across all of the council’s departments.”
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Tourism worth £103m to Caerphilly County Borough in 2013
The amount of money spent by tourists to Caerphilly County Borough is on the rise, according to figures from the council.
Petition calls for commitment on future of Cwmcarn Forest Drive
A petition against the “indefinite or permanent closure” of Cwmcarn Forest Drive has been handed into the Assembly, calling on the Welsh Government to reverse the decision to shut the attraction.
Ysgol Ifor Bach scoops top prize at Caerphilly Urdd Eisteddfod parade
Pupils from Ysgol Ifor Bach in Abertridwr won first prize for the best banner displayed in a parade to welcome the Urdd Eisteddfod to Caerphilly County Borough.
£250k regeneration grant for Crumlin’s Navigation Colliery
A community project to save a historic colliery site has been boosted by a £250,000 grant from the Welsh Government.
Police appeal for whereabouts of wanted Fleur-De-Lys man
Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate a 31-year-old man who breached his licence conditions after being released from prison.
Driver jailed for death of Gerwyn Allan Osborne-Flanagan in Cefn Hengoed
A man has been jailed for five years and banned from driving for six years, after the car he was driving struck and killed a teenager.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Police end investigation into unlawful payments at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Police in England have confirmed that no criminal charges will be brought against officers at Caerphilly County Borough Council over unlawful payments made to staff.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash in Wyllie, near Blackwood
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal car crash on the B4251 in Wyllie, near Blackwood.