In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Deprived AreasThe details published on deprivation make pretty awful reading.For the Lansbury Park area…
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Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network meeting on September 19
The Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network is to hold a meeting on September 19.The network, which has more than 200 volunteers, will meet with police and council officials to discuss ways to tackle…
Caerphilly AM backs reform of European fish laws
Caerphilly Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert is urging people in Caerphilly and the Rhymney Valley to sign an online petition calling for reform of Europe’s fishing policy, under which fishermen are currently throwing…
New website for Caerphilly over 50s
The Caerphilly 50+ Positive Action Partnership has launched a new website.The site provides informal, easy to use games that encourage discussion, challenge stereotypes and raise awareness of the issues around dignity, respect…
Islwyn MP campaigns for Presumption of Death Act
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has successfully lobbied the Justice Select Committee to hold an inquiry into the issues around the presumption of death act in England and Wales.Mr Evans has been involved…
Old fire engines head for a new life in Serbia
Old fire engines from South Wales are to be given a new lease of life in Serbia.South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a the three-year programme to improve the fire…
Councillor’s concern over deprivation levels in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A councillor who represents one of the most deprived areas in Wales has spoken of her concern.Councillor Lynne Hughes, who represents the St James ward, spoke out after the publication of the…
Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach rail ticket offices could close
Ticket offices at Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed train stations have been recommended for closure by a UK Government report into cost-savings for the rail industry.The two station offices are among 23 across…
200 cans and bottles confiscated from underage drinkers in Rhymney
More than 200 cans and bottles of booze have been seized off underage drinkers in the Rhymney area.The four-week summer operation by Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council has been hailed…
Caerphilly Council to consider spending extra £2million on road and pavement repairs
Councillors are to meet on Tuesday to approve £2 million of funding to repair Caerphilly County Borough’s roads and pavements.Members of the council cabinet will consider whether or not to spend the…