Senghenydd’s Post Office is to move from its current location in the village’s High Street.The proposed new location for the branch is Cavanna Convenience Store, in Commercial Street. The move is due…
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Transparency needed, says First Minister, after Caerphilly Council pay row
First Minister Carwyn Jones has said transparency is needed when councils in Wales award difficult to explain pay rises to bosses.
Charity shops call for business rate relief
A 22,000 signature petition calling for business rate relief for charity shops to be kept has been presented to the Welsh Assembly.Charities have urged the Welsh Government to reject proposals which will…
Caerphilly plumbing and heating company raises £30,000 for Guide Dogs Cymru
Caerphilly-based plumbing and heating company Heatforce has raised £30,000 for Guide Dogs Cymru.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 9
New surgery and chemist campaign Myself and fellow Plaid councillors Anne Collins, Margaret Sargeant and Steve Skivens have started a campaign for a new doctor’s surgery and pharmacy in Penyreheol ward.I’ve held…
Valley Lines to be electrified by 2020
Wales’ Valley Lines rail network should be electrified by 2020 as part of a £350m investment project.The centrepiece of the improvement works is the electrification of the Swansea to London line. Network…
Police investigate Caerphilly man’s unexplained death in Pontypool
A Caerphilly man’s death in Pontypool yesterday afternoon is being treated as unexplained, Gwent Police has confirmed.
Special meeting to take place over Caerphilly Council pay row
Councillors are set to discuss how and why a group of top Caerphilly Council bosses were awarded huge secret pay rises.
Funding available for business growth in Heads of the Valleys area
Businesses owners can find out how they can get access to funding at a free event next week.Funding collectively worth £50,000 is being made available for businesses to grow in the Heads…
Caerphilly Council workers strip off for charity calendar
You’ve heard of the Calendar Girls – now welcome Caerphilly Council’s very own Calendar Men.
A group of maintenance workers from the local authority have stripped off their overalls to star in their own charity calendar alongside ex-international footballer and cancer survivor John Hartson.