Caerphilly County Borough Council is the only local authority in Wales not to introduce compulsory staff redundancies over the last three financial years.Newly released figures show that some councils have seen hundreds…
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Smacking of children could be banned in Wales
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle is one of three Members behind moves to ban the smacking of children in Wales.The Plaid Cymru politician, and former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council,…
Motorists in Bedwas warned to keep items out of view
Motorists in Bedwas are being urged by police to take extra care with security after a recent increase in vehicles being broken into or damaged.Gwent Police reports that in just one week,…
Historic iron bridge near Draethen restored to former glory
Officials from Newport and Caerphilly came together last week to re-open a historic bridge which links the two areas.The Iron Bridge, near Draethen, was constructed over the River Rhymney in 1829, but…
Compensation details for Caerphilly town traders
Details of how Caerphilly town centre traders can apply for compensation for loss of business during the ongoing roadworks have been published.Last week Caerphilly Observer told how the closure of Cardiff Road…
10% of jobs in Caerphilly County Borough reliant on hospitality industry
Almost one in ten of all jobs in Caerphilly County Borough is reliant on the hospitality industry, which is worth £52m a year to the local economy – according to a new…
Residents reminded to register for their vote in next year’s local election
Voters in Caerphilly County Borough are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in next year’s council election.Over the past few months canvass forms have been sent to every home…
Have your say on countryside access in Caerphilly County Borough
The Caerphilly Local Access Forum is looking for new members.The forum is a statutory body, set up by Caerphilly County Borough Council, to advise the authority, the Welsh Government, the Countryside Council…
Caerphilly Council leader appeals for support on colliery names campaign for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
The Plaid leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council is calling on the public and politicians of all parties to support calls to name wards at the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr after…
Caerphilly Council staff get behind Wales team with a singalong
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough led council staff in a rendition of Max Boyce anthem Hymns and Arias at the local authority’s HQ Penallta House in Ystrad Mynach.Cllr Allan Pritchard strapped…