More than three quarters of residents living in Caerphilly County Borough are satisfied with the services provided by the council, according to a recent survey.The council’s Household Survey is a bi-annual questionnaire…
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Caerphilly cake-maker wins dessert competition on ITV1’s This Morning
An amateur cake-maker from Caerphilly is to have her home-made rhubarb crumble cheesecake tasted by millions after she won a competition on ITV’s This Morning.Zoe Williams, 25, will see her creation on…
Tour of Britain boosts Caerphilly town economy by £300,000
The finale of stage four of the Tour of Britain cycle race held in Caerphilly town boosted the local economy by £300,000.Caerphilly County Borough Council has come up with the estimate and…
Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar gets grand opening after revamp
The new £300,000 Caerphilly Mountain Snackbar had its grand unveiling on the weekend.On Saturday, guests packed out the popular location to discover what had changed.Snack bar owner Gavin Jones, who originally bought…
More than 70 fines issued by Caerphilly Council so far this year for littering and dog fouling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued more than 70 fines this year to residents littering and not picking up their dog’s mess.The fines of £75 were issued by council enforcement officers between…
Caerphilly councillor hits back at ‘negative’ comments about Tour of Britain
A Plaid Cymru councillor who represents a Caerphilly town ward has hit back at “negative” comments posted on Caerphilly Observer about the recent Tour of Britain cycle race.On Wednesday last week, hundreds…
Ystrad Mynach Hospital staff ignored signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis prior to woman’s death
A 58-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s died at Ystrad Mynach Hospital after staff ignored signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), according to an official report.The woman’s family had asked for a doctor…
Markham graphic design student, 18, wins logo competition
An 18-year-old student from Markham has had his logo design chosen to represent a new council initiative to boost youngsters’ education and aspiration levels.Former Coleg Gwent student Rhys Lowry, 18, outshone competition…
Free Christmas town centre parking for shoppers
Shoppers are again set to receive a pre-Christmas boost with free parking at town centres across Caerphilly County Borough.Proposals to offer drivers up to two hours of free parking between December 10…
Fresh appeal by Council for more foster carers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has joined forces with other local authorities across Wales to encourage more people to become foster carers.Fifteen local authorities have joined the Wales Fostering 10+ Campaign, to help…