The Welsh Government is set to introduce a visitor levy, or tourism tax, from 2027. The aim is to generate money that can be reinvested into Wales’ tourism sector.
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Past pupils invited back to primary school for one last time before demolition
At the start of this year, plans were unveiled for a brand new school building to replace Caerphilly’s Plasyfelin Primary.
Eye care services ‘woefully under-resourced’
Tens of thousands of people at the greatest risk of irreversible sight loss are languishing on waiting lists for too long, with services woefully under-resourced, a committee heard.
Council plans to set up own property services company
Newport City Council will push ahead with plans to set up a property services company later this year, when an 11-year partnership with the Norse Group ends.
New park cafe among ‘incredibly positive’ funding plans for city
The Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is in a “transition” year and will be replaced by a different model of structural funding for local projects in 2026.
Independent future for Blackwood Miners’ Institute after ‘mothball’ plan scrapped
Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
Police appeal for Caerphilly man over fire in Llanbradach
Gwent Police want to speak to Lee Rawle, 39, in connection with an investigation into an arson in the Llanbradach area.
Plan aims to help 1,000 residents get back into work
Millions of pounds will be spent in Caerphilly on job skills and getting 1,000 people into work this year.
‘It’s so important that our national sport is available to everyone’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones talks free-to-air Six Nations coverage, teacher recruitment and more.
Senedd rejects Tory motion on national insurance hike
The Senedd rejected Conservative calls for the UK Government to compensate charities for the increasing cost of employer national insurance contributions from April.