The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has referred himself to Wales’ public services ombudsman.
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War memorial given makeover ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Risca’s war memorial has been given a makeover ahead of Remembrance Sunday, after volunteers cleared weeds and overgrowth, planted shrubs, and repainted benches.
Letting agency opens new shop alongside veterans group
Caerphilly Lettings have opened their new premises in Caerphilly town centre with the help of a local veterans group.
Tractor run across the borough planned in memory of late farmer
Gelligaer Young Farmers Club are preparing for their first tractor run this weekend in memory of a “passionate farmer and friend”.
Have your say on plans for major changes to library services
The futures of 12 libraries across the county borough could be under threat as the council attempts to save money and rationalise its resources.
Counsel general sets out plan to declutter Welsh law
The counsel general outlined plans to declutter and simplify Welsh law, with the aim of making legislation accessible at the touch of a button.
Plans to restrict profit in children’s social care move forward
Plans to restrict profit making in the care of looked-after children cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd amid concerns about unintended consequences.
Farm businesses receive share of £1.4m funding
In total, 146 businesses in Caerphilly County Borough received money through the Welsh Government’s Basic Payment Scheme.
Risca runner lands top spot in 101km race across the Jurassic Coast
Kayley Price ran 101km across the Jurassic Coast over the weekend, finishing as the quickest woman and joint second overall.
£1.5m Welsh Government funding for warm hubs
The hubs, which began running in 2022 as a response to the cost-of-living crisis, have provided spaces for people to socialise and access services and advice.