Caerphilly councillors have approved a 2% pay rise over two years for senior managers earning less than £100,000, in line with a national agreement.
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Bargoed cook scoops prize for Welsh School Chef of the Year
Forget Masterchef and Michelin stars, because a Bargoed chef has cooked up the ultimate taste bud tingler that will leave parents wishing they were back in school.
Welsh Government announces £44m to help businesses grow
The Welsh Government has announced funding of £44 million to help grow small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales.
Decision to sell Hendredenny land to housing developer deferred again by Caerphilly councillors
A decision to sell land to housing developer Redrow in Hendredenny has been deferred for a second time.
Mum vows to use young Blackwood musician’s cancer fight to inspire innovative students
The mother of a young musician from Blackwood, who died from cancer, is raising money to set up a memorial award in his name.
600 sign petition for Caerphilly Council to renovate community centre in Lansbury Park
More than 600 Lansbury Park residents signed a petition calling on Caerphilly County Borough Council to regenerate the community centre on the town estate.
Number of jobseekers in Caerphilly County Borough down as sanctions on benefits fall
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) has fallen by 18% in Caerphilly County Borough compared to last year.
Anger over planning blueprint that could see 500 new homes for Caerphilly and 1,700 in Maesycwmmer
Plans to extend the boundary of Caerphilly town, which could pave the way for hundreds of new homes, have been met with anger from residents.
Readers levitate to Caerphilly County libraries’ Harry Potter Book Night
More than 650 young readers flew, levitated and took the night bus to their local library to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night.
£2m could be spent on Caerphilly County schools
A report detailing proposals for the use of capital resources to invest in the electrical rewiring and upgrading of school premises will be voted upon by cabinet members.