Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to see its annual grant from the Welsh Government rise by 1.4% next year.Provisional funding details for each local authority from the Welsh Government in 2012-13…
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Newport man prosecuted by Caerphilly Council for dropping cigarette butt
Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a Newport man for littering after he was seen dropping a cigarette butt on the floor.Thomas Williams, of Hatherleigh, Newport, was seen by council workers…
Caerphilly Business Forum appoints new marketing co-ordinator
Caerphilly Business Forum has appointed a new marketing and events officer.Natalie Whyatt has joined the CBF from Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa in Maesycwmmer where she was marketing manager. Her role…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 19
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.RedundanciesCaerphilly Observer readers may have read on the BBC Wales website or heard on…
Old fire engines set off from Caerphilly for a new life in Serbia
Firefighters left Caerphilly town on Wednesday morning for a 1,400 mile trip to Serbia to donate six fire engines to the country.The convoy left Caerphilly Castle and will drive through eight European…
Bedwas company Peter’s Foods to promote Welsh roots
Bedwas firm Peter’s Foods is launching a major campaign to promote its Welsh roots.Peter’s Foods, still known affectionately as Peter’s Pies, has employed media development agency Studio Tri and communications company Effective…
Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales
A Welsh Government ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales has been approved and will come into force on February 1 2012.Although tobacco vending machines account for only…
Funded computer training available to businesses in Caerphilly
Businesses in Caerphilly now have access to funded training to develop the computer skills of their workforce.The Digital Economy Heads of the Valleys initiative (DEHOV) is funded by the European Social Fund…
Lorry driver arrested after A467 crash at Risca
A lorry driver has been arrested after a collision on the A467 at Risca.Police arrested a 52-year-old man from Nottingham, on suspicion of dangerous driving after the collision on Tuesday morning.The man…
Plaid AM calls for Commissioner for the Disabled
South Wales East Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has asked the Welsh Government to consider establishing a Commissioner for the Disabled.Lindsay Whittle, Plaid’s spokesperson on equalities, quizzed Carwyn Jones on the issue…