The Minister with responsibility for Transport, Carl Sargeant, has laid the Regulations that will extend the eligibility criteria for Blue Badges. These changes will mean that automatic entitlement for a Blue Badge…
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Decision to give Caerphilly Council bosses huge pay rises deemed “unlawful” by Wales Audit Office
The decision to award Caerphilly Council bosses pay rises running into thousands of pounds was “unlawful”, according to a report by the Wales Audit Office
Plaid AM and Labour MP urge Caerphilly residents to quit smoking
Caerphilly County Borough politicians Chris Evans and Lindsay Whittle have spoken of their support for next week’s No Smoking Day.Plaid Cymru’s South Wales East AM Whittle and Labour’s Islwyn MP Chirs Evans…
Caerphilly’s Labour politicians to hold event on the ‘Bedroom Tax’
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert, MP Wayne David and local councillors will be holding a ‘Bedroom Tax’ advice surgery on Friday March 8.The meeting will take place at the Graig Y Rhacca Resource…
Charitable Caerphilly company receive council support
A Caerphilly company which makes sweet collection boxes for charity is to expand after financial support from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Hurleys International Foods Ltd, based in Pantglas Industrial Estate in Caerphilly, received…
Bedwas and Machen heritage bus launched
A fully-restored 1968 Bedwas and Machen heritage bus has received a civic launch in Caerphilly town.Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Gaynor Oliver and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Ray Davies officially launched…
Caerphilly X Factor ‘Pink’ singer has Ofcom complaint rejected
An X Factor contestant from Caerphilly who swore at the show’s judges and attacked a cameraman has had her complaint against programme makers turned down by TV watchdog Ofcom.
Schools in fine voice for St David’s Day celebrations
Almost 600 school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough joined together on Friday to celebrate St David’s Day at a series of special lunchtime concerts.Pupils from 19 schools across the county borough…
Police warning after petrol thefts in Pontypandy, Caerphilly
Gwent Police are warning residents to be vigilant after a three petrol thefts took place over the weekend.
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: The unfairness of the Bedroom Tax
Mr and Mrs Goodwin of Blackwood are both registered blind. Life for them is not easy. But they are fortunate in a number of ways. They are lucky to have been living…