Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it has had an excellent response to this year’s Operation Santa charity appeal.
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Caerphilly Youth Forum elects their new Cabinet
Caerphilly Youth Forum has elected a new team to represent them next year.A new Vice Chair, Fundraising Officer and Press Officer was elected along with new representatives and deputies for Living Environment,…
Caerphilly County Borough’s special constables recognised for work
Gwent Police’s volunteer special constable team in Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named team of the year at the All-Wales Special Constabulary Awards.The Caerphilly team, nominated by Inspector Kevin Childs, won…
Plaid leader questions delay in asking for funding over Cwmcarn High School
The leader of the Plaid Cymru opposition group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has questioned why the Labour-run authority has yet to ask the Welsh Government for financial help over the asbestos scare at Cwmcarn High School.
Supreme Court rules first Welsh Bill is lawful
A Bill to simplify and localise Welsh by-laws does not exceed the powers of the National Assembly for Wales, the UK Supreme Court has ruled in a unanimous judgement.The First Minister of…
One in five households in Caerphilly County Borough entitled to fuel bill help
Around 16,500 households in Caerphilly County Borough could benefit from help with their fuel bills, according to a free helpline service.Home Heat Helpline, run by trade association Energy UK, estimates that one…
University scholarship awarded to Penpedairheol student
Ffion Eleri Porter, a third year computing student, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship Award from the University of Worcester in recognition of her outstanding success in her studies.
Environment Agency warns of possible localised flooding across south east Wales
Environment Agency Wales is advising people to be alert to the risk of localised flooding across south east Wales as further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days.With ground saturated…
Caerphilly volunteer teaches lifesaving skills in India
A young first aider from Caerphilly has helped train more than 600 people in lifesaving first aid skills in Northern India.Megan Jordan, 19, who is part of St John Wales, joined five…
Bedwas foundry secures £75,000 investment from Finanace Wales
A foundry which produces precision castings has secured a £75,000 investment to cope with growing demand.