Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to reject proposals to merge with Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen county borough councils.
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Welsh construction firms’ confidence growing
Almost two-thirds of construction firms in Wales are more optimistic about their future prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a new report.The survey of over 600 companies by law…
15% of tobacco sold in Wales ‘is illegal’
Almost half of smokers in Wales have been offered illegal tobacco to buy, a leading charity has claimed.According to new research published by anti-smoking charity ASH, Wales has one of the largest…
Win tickets to see Norman Lovett at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall
Stand-up comedian and Red Dwarf star Norman Lovett will be appearing at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Friday September 19 as part of his Old and New mini-tour.The Caerphilly Observer is offering readers…
Business rate relief on offer to Caerphilly County Borough firms
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to take advantage of a rate relief scheme.Eligible firms can claim up to £1,000 in business rate relief from Caerphilly County Borough Council. Introduced…
Grant money awarded for Caerphilly landlords
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £5,000 to deliver equalities and discrimination guidance to landlords.The council’s Equalities and Welsh Language team successfully bid for the funding from the TDS Charitable Foundation….
Cardiff Stadium trip a success for Caerphilly youngsters
A group of children taking part in a disability and inclusion summer scheme with Sport Caerphilly recently visited the home of Cardiff City for a tour and to experience the excitement of…
Charity walk for Caerphilly Miners’ Centre
A charity appeal to help transform a former hospital building into a new community centre is to hold its own ‘Three Peaks’ challenge.The GE Aviation Wales Caerphilly Three Peaks Challenge 2014 will…
Appeal after three men attack teenager in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was attacked while he suffered a blackout.The victim was walking along Park Drive, in Bargoed, when he felt dizzy and blacked out. While…
£50 on-the-spot fine for people caught smoking in cars carrying children proposed in Wales
People in Wales could face a £50 on-the-spot fine if they are caught flouting a ban on smoking in cars carrying children under plans unveiled by the Welsh Government.A six-week consultation on…