The village of Oakdale is set to become a conservation area after a six year campaign by local councillors.The area earmarked for conservation covers the village centre and includes Central Avenue, Aberconway…
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Islwyn MP pays tribute to Remploy workers
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to the workforce at Remploy after joining them at their plant in Croespenmaen to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.After cutting a celebratory…
New multiplex cinema a possibility for Bargoed
The redevelopment of Bargoed town centre could include a new multiplex cinema.Last week Caerphilly Council’s cabinet agreed to investigate the possibility of a new multiplex cinema as part of the second phase…
Online wills suitable for most people
Since the BBC broadcast a Panorama documentary in 2010 about ‘cowboy’ will writing companies operating in England and Wales, calls for will writing to become a regulated activity have been renewed.The Law…
Cold weather update from Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued the following update to its services via its website. For the latest news visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk“Continued freezing temperatures overnight have meant conditions within Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Caerphilly County Borough Schools’ Young Contemporary Musician of the Year 2010
A student from Lewis School, Pengam, has scooped the top award at this year’s Caerphilly County Borough Schools’ Young Contemporary Musician of the Year competition.Calum Orr was crowned Contemporary Young Musician of…
Cefn Fforest man convicted for unlicensed taxiing
A Cefn Fforest man has been convicted for running an unlicensed taxi business.Lee Greenaway, 46, of Penybryn Avenue, Cefn Fforest, appeared before Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court on Monday and was found guilty of…
Free Caerphilly Castle entry for children during Christmas Fayre
Children will be able to get into Caerphilly Castle for free during a special two-day Christmas event next weekend.Leaders from Caerphilly County Borough Council recently met with heritage body Cadw to persuade…
Beware of Loan Sharks Warns Jeff Cuthbert AM
Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert is warning residents in Caerphilly to beware of loan sharks in the run-up to Christmas.Mr Cuthbert said: “Loan sharks are dangerous people who prey on the most vulnerable…
More than 700 affordable homes for Caerphilly County Borough
More than 700 affordable homes will have been built in Caerphilly by March 31, 2012 – new Welsh Assembly figures reveal.Under the One Wales Agreement, between Labour and Plaid Cymru for control…