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Prestigious national award for Caerphilly Council’s IT service

Monday, November 21, 2011Monday, November 21, 2011

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s IT Service has been awarded a prestigious national award.

Council officers were awarded the ‘NSG Best In Region’ award at the 2011 National Gazetteer Exemplar Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in Nottingham earlier this month.

Tributes paid to Rhymney soldier killed in Afghanistan

Friday, November 18, 2011Thursday, November 24, 2011

A soldier from Rhymney has been killed in Afghanistan after his armoured vehicle was struck by a bomb.

Caerphilly Council writes-off £700,000 of debt its owed

Friday, November 18, 2011Monday, November 21, 2011

Caerphilly County Borough Council has written off debt worth almost £700,000.

The owed money, covering the period April to September 2011, includes outstanding council tax, rent, business rates and overpaid housing benefits.

26 new jobs announced for Brace’s Newport bakery

Friday, November 18, 2011Friday, November 18, 2011

Crumlin bakers Brace’s has announced 26 new production posts at its Rogerstone bakeryThe news comes a month short of the first anniversary of Brace’s takeover of the former Warburtons site.In September last…

Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network looking for members

Friday, November 18, 2011Friday, November 18, 2011

A network of dedicated volunteers helping make Caerphilly County Borough a safe place to live, work and visit is appealing for new members.The Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network, which comprises more than 200…

Islwyn MP urges residents to call heating help hotline

Friday, November 18, 2011Friday, November 18, 2011

Islwyn MP Chris Evans is urging residents to call the Home Heat Helpline, as winter fast approaches.A long standing campaigner against fuel poverty, Mr Evans is encouraging residents of Islwyn to call…

Council agrees plans to boost Green Flag parks in Caerphilly County Borough

Friday, November 18, 2011Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Councillors have agreed plans to increase the numbers of Green Flag parks in the county borough.Caerphilly County Borough currently has Green Flags in Morgan Jones Park, in Caerphilly, Waunfawr Park in Crosskeys,…

Community events to show benefits of Christmas shopping online

Thursday, November 17, 2011Sunday, August 31, 2014

A series of events are being held to get more people online in Caerphilly County Borough by explaining the benefits of the internet in the run-up to Christmas.The ‘Christmas Click’ events will…

Plaid AM demands justice for Gurkhas and veterans suffering from PTSD

Thursday, November 17, 2011Thursday, November 17, 2011

Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has demanded justice for the Gurkhas during a debate on the Welsh Armed Forces in the Senedd.The debate, brought by fellow South Wales East AM William Graham,…

Gwent Special Constables win team of the year award

Thursday, November 17, 2011Thursday, November 17, 2011

Special Constables from Gwent Police have been recognised for their work volunteering for the force.They won Team of the Year award for the second year running at Special Constables All Wales awards…

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