Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Carl Sargeant, has announced that the Welsh Government’s flagship mortgage guarantee scheme will be launched on June 3.
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Caerphilly Observer speaks to Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has been in post for just four months and it seems he is in no mood to play politics in the newly created role.
In a refreshingly honest interview, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner spoke to the man now in charge of a £120m budget and who sets the direction of policing in Gwent.
Blackwood shop staff to raise cash for Macmillan
Brantano Staff in Blackwood will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support in a series of store-based events.On Thursday March 21 they will be holding a ladies’ night in the branch from…
Welsh Government: “Disappointing budget for Wales”
The Welsh Government has said George Osborne’s UK Government budget was disappointing for Wales.In response to the Chancellor’s budget speech on Wednesday, it has claimed it will have to find savings of £32…
Tweet #Caerphilly for 'Retweet for Towns Day'
Caerphilly County Borough Council is asking local residents and businesses to talk about their town on Twitter and tell everyone what’s great about it on Thursday March 21 as part of national…
Caerphilly hairdressing apprentices put on fashion show for National Apprenticeship Week
Hairdressing apprentices from ACT Training in Caerphilly proved they were a cut above the rest by organising a fashion show for National Apprenticeship Week.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 20
Caerphilly Council A lot has happened in the two weeks since my last Observer column. Avon and Somerset Police has been called in following the damning unlawful verdict from the Wales Audit…
Unemployment in Wales rises by 7,000
The number of people unemployed in Wales increased by 7,000 in the three months to the end of January bringing the total figure to 125,000.The figures, published by Office for National Statistics…
Caerphilly AM urges constituents to pursue “Bedroom Tax” exemptions
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert is urging people affected by the “Bedroom Tax” to write to the council to ask for an exemption.
AMs who don’t cross PCS picket line should give up pay, according to Welsh Conservatives
Assembly Members who stay away from the Senedd because of a strike by workers should give up a day’s pay, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said.Some Labour and Plaid Cymru…