Corporate governance failings at Caerphilly County Borough Council were caused by a combination of weaknesses, according to a new report from the Wales Audit Office.A special inspection report from the Auditor General…
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Police stations in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Risca to reopen to the public
Police bases in Caerphilly town, Risca and Ystrad Mynach are to reopen their front desks to the public, Caerphilly Observer understands.Sources have told us that Caerphilly town’s police station on Market Street…
Burglary in South Street, Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in South Street, Bargoed overnight Friday January 17.A wallet, handbag, alcohol, a rucksack, laptop, adidas trainers and a car were stolen.The car and the…
Caerphilly energy firm shortlisted for industry award
A Caerphilly business which helps firms to save energy has been shortlisted for an industry award.SERS, which is based on the Gallagher Retail Park, has been shortlisted in the Business Growth category…
Households in Islwyn stretched to breaking point says MP
Households in the Islwyn constituency are being stretched to breaking point, Labour MP Chris Evans has claimed.Mr Evans made the claim during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday…
Two arrested after “disorder” at the Wheatsheaf pub in Caerphilly town
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Caerphilly town.A 43-year-old Caerphilly man was arrested and charged with assault and resisting arrest. Police said an unknown…
Police appeal after Hengoed burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at an address on Old Parish Road, Hengoed.The incident is thought to have happened between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday January 9.A black iPad, HP laptop and…
Headteacher of Trinity Fields, Ystrad Mynach, awarded MBE
A Caerphilly county borough Principal has been awarded an MBE for services to Special Education in Wales.Ian Elliott, Principal at Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre in Ystrad Mynach, was awarded an…
Residents to have their say on proposals to replace Oakdale and Pontllanfraith schools
A public consultation is underway on plans by Caerphilly County Borough Council to replace Oakdale and Pontllanfraith comprehensive schools with a new building.The first phase of the council’s ‘Secondary Rationalisation Programme’ aims…
New jobs for contact centre after Welsh Government grant
A Nantgarw contact centre has been awarded a grant from the Wales Economic Growth Fund (WEGF), allowing it to create 16 new jobs.Connect Assist, a specialist supplier of helplines and digital services…