Reclaiming unlawful payments made to senior staff at Caerphilly County Borough Council could be costly, the authority’s temporary chief executive has warned.In a report considered by councillors this week, interim boss Stuart…
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New consultation on Caerphilly town parking bays
Councillors have welcomed news that a new consultation on disabled parking bays in Caerphilly town has been agreed.The decision to remove four dedicated disabled bays in the town centre followed a consultation…
Acting Public Services Ombudsman nominated by National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales has agreed to nominate Professor Margaret Griffiths to the Queen for appointment as acting Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.If approved by Her Majesty, Professor Griffiths will take…
Town’s civic heroes honoured
Blackwood’s community heroes have been honoured in the town’s annual civic awards.Organised by Blackwood Town Council, the awards aim to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to community and civic…
Miller Argent announces dates for public exhibitions on Nant Llesg plans
The company behind plans to mine six million tonnes of coal at an open cast site near Rhymney has announced a series of public exhibitions.Miller Argent has submitted a planning application for…
Senghenydd man cautioned after cannabis find
A 39-year-old Senghenydd man has been cautioned after police raided a property and found 21 cannabis plants.Officers executed a drugs warrant at Grove Terrace, in Senghenydd, at 4pm on Monday November 18.A…
First Minister launches Welsh-medium education campaign in Pengam
First Minister Carwyn Jones visited Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn in Pengam on Tuesday to help launch a campaign aimed at raising awareness of Welsh-medium and bilingual education.Called Live in Wales: Learn in Welsh?,…
Police warning over vehicle battery thefts across Caerphilly County Borough
Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of battery thefts from vehicles.Battery thefts from vehicles and plant machinery have recently taken place in Blackwood, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Risca and…
Smart Money Cymru credit union launches business services
A credit union has opened up its services to corporate customers.Housing association United Welsh is the first corporate saver with Caerphilly-town based Smart Money Cymru.The not-for-profit organisation recently deposited £83,000 of savings…
Machen pub to be turned into family home
Building work has already begun to turn a historic pub into a five-bedroom family home – without planning permission.The Fwrrwm Ishta, on Commercial Road, Machen, closed its doors last year after landlord…