Almost a million pound was spent on Home Improvement Grants by Caerphilly County Borough Council last year – the majority going to private landlords.
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Oakdale mother calls for defibrillators in public buildings in Wales
The mother of a 15-year-old Oakdale schoolboy who died suddenly has called for a new law to make heart defibrillators available in every public place in Wales.
Wheelchair councillor denied place in Caerphilly Council chamber
An able-bodied councillor who spent a week in a wheelchair was denied his usual place in the council chamber because of poor disabled access.
Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet approves new school in Oakdale
A new £18m million secondary school for Oakdale and Pontllanfraith has been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet.
Oakdale company gets MoD contracts worth £364m
Two Ministry of Defence contracts worth £364 million have been secured by Oakdale defence firm, General Dynamics UK.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 1
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Three taken to hospital after stabbing in Lansbury Park
A 24-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after a triple stabbing last night.
The man was stabbed in the back and torso during an attack by three men.
Caerphilly County Borough Council bans electronic cigarettes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has banned the use of electronic cigarettes by employees in all council buildings and vehicles.
Caerphilly grass fires cost taxpayers £140,000
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been called to 72 deliberate grass fires in Caerphilly County Borough since March 1.
Gwent Police appeal for information after £2,000 bike stolen in Penyrheol
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a bike was stolen from a garage on Brynglas, Penyrheol on April 28.The mountain bike is a Nuke Proof Mega Am Pro, with a black frame…