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1,500 sign petition to ‘save’ asbestos-hit Cwmcarn High School

Wednesday, December 19, 2012Monday, December 24, 2012

More than 1,500 people have signed an online petition calling on the Welsh Government and Caerphilly County Borough Council to guarantee the long-term future of Cwmcarn High School.

Environment Agency warns of possible localised flooding in South East Wales

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Environment Agency Wales is advising people to be vigilant for potential localised flooding across many parts of Wales as heavy rainfall is forecast on Wednesday and into Thursday.

30,000 trees to be planted in Abertysswg and Phillipstown

Tuesday, December 18, 2012Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Almost 30,000 trees are to be planted on the McLaren and Phillipstown Tips this winter.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Countryside and Landscape Services are working with the communities of Abertysswg and Phillipstown to…

Merged Universities of Glamorgan and Newport to be called University of South Wales

Tuesday, December 18, 2012Thursday, April 11, 2013

The merged universities of Glamorgan and Newport will be called the University of South Wales.

Welsh Government plan to buy Cardiff Airport

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Welsh Government is in discussions to buy Cardiff Airport from owners TBI, First Minister Carwyn Jones has revealed.The airport would be run by an independent operator on behalf of the Welsh…

Plaid Cymru want Caerphilly Council bosses’ pay hike reversed

Tuesday, December 18, 2012Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council will seek to reverse the decision to give top officers’ pay rises of up to 30%.Under the authority’s constitution, decisions cannot be rescinded…

Green Flag flying for Cefn Fforest and Pengam Eco-Park

Monday, December 17, 2012Monday, December 17, 2012

Cefn Fforest and Pengam Eco-Park has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Community Award by Keep Wales Tidy.The award presented by the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths AM…

Risca Palace Cinama celebrates first anniversary of re-opening as library

Monday, December 17, 2012Monday, December 17, 2012

The Palace Cinema in Risca has celebrates its first anniversary after re-opening as a new library and council service centre.During its first year, the new-look Palace has attracted more than 120,000 visitors.The…

Caerphilly Council staff voice anger at managers’ pay increase

Monday, December 17, 2012Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Around 600 staff from Caerphilly County Borough Council braved the wind and rain Monday lunchtime to voice their anger at senior managers’ recent secret pay increases.

Blue badge scheme in Wales extended

Monday, December 17, 2012Monday, December 17, 2012

The blue badge scheme in Wales is being extended to include people with severe cognitive impairments, such as autism.Carl Sargeant, the Welsh Minister responsible for transport, made the announcement following a three…

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