One of the challenges facing government at all levels is to rekindle economies at a local level.Across the UK there are regions where businesses are thriving and employment levels are relatively good…
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Full list of candidates for Caerphilly County Borough Council election 2012
The full list of candidates standing in May’s election to Caerphilly County Borough Council has been released.Statement of Persons County Borough[1]
Social Services merger with Blaenau Gwent going well, says Caerphilly Council
The merger of Caerphilly’s Social Services department with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is progressing well, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.This week saw the official integration of the first team of…
Plaid warn of council tax hikes under Labour in Caerphilly County Borough
Plaid Cymru has launched its election campaign by warning residents they face a hike in council tax if Labour won control of Caerphilly Council.The party, which currently controls Caerphilly County Borough Council,…
Cardiff company fined £110,000 after Risca man loses leg in accident
A Cardiff-based cargo company has been fined £110,000 after a lorry driver had part of his leg amputated after being struck by a reversing forklift truck.Robert Deverell, 54, from Risca, was at…
Business boost for Bargoed
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed that Bargoed saw nine new businesses open in 2011, compared to eight the previous year.The number of businesses closing down also fell from eight in 2010…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Nathan Flanagan I wanted to mention one of Plaid’s candidates in next month’s council…
Google Juice Bar comes to Caerphilly
Search engine behemoth Google is to help businesses in Caerphilly County Borough get online with a free advice scheme.
St Gwladys Bargoed Primary School awarded Platinum Eco Flag
St Gwladys Bargoed Primary has become the first school in Caerphilly County Borough to be awarded a Platinum Eco Flag.The prestigious national award has been achieved by only twenty nine schools in…
Plaid choose 18-year-old to fight election
Wales’ Youth Ambassador is bidding to become the nation’s youngest councillor aged 18 at next month’s council elections.Nathan Flanagan, who is on a plumbing course at Ystrad Mynach College, has been selected…