“Caerphilly town centre is open for business” is the message from a leading councillor after traders warned that gas roadworks were threatening their livelihoods .The ongoing works by Wales and West Utilities…
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Caerphilly Council tops recycling league table
The latest recycling figures show that Caerphilly County Borough Council is once again the best performing local authority in South Wales.Figures for April to June, 2011 show that the authority’s recycling, reuse…
Rugby fans urged to ‘Wake Up for Wales’ (again!)
Welsh rugby fans are once again being urged to cheer on the national team at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.The home of Welsh rugby will again be open for Wales’ Rugby World Cup third…
No compulsory redundancies at Caerphilly Council for last three years
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…
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…