Each ward councillor has access to a pot of funding – currently £3,630 each – and must sponsor eligible organisations to apply for access to the money.
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Council to buy five gritters to prevent future ‘risk’ to service
Cabinet members agreed on Wednesday July 24 to use reserve funds to shore up its winter maintenance fleet.
Former Caerphilly MP Wayne David reflects on 23 years of parliamentary service
Former Caerphilly MP Sir Wayne David reflects on his 23 years in parliament after retiring at the general election.
Wales Women U20s take on Canada in rugby series
Head coach Liza Burgess has named her Wales squad to face Canada tonight (Wednesday July 24), at Cardiff Arms Park for the final match of the Transatlantic Quad Series.
Eluned Morgan on course to be next First Minister as she becomes Welsh Labour leader
Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as the new leader of Welsh Labour, and is now on course to become the next First Minister of Wales.
Council seals deal to buy former Risca Palace cinema
It was due to go up for auction on Wednesday July 17 but a deal was secured prior to it going under the hammer.
Rotary club campaign aims to ‘stop the bleed’
Blackwood Rotary Club, along with its counterparts in Bargoed and Pontllanfraith, is fundraising to provide training kits to teach pupils how to stop major bleeds.
Bedwas and Trethomas bowls claim big win over Pontymister Athletic
In a Gwent Bowling League division one match, Bedwas and Trethomas closed the gap on table-toppers Monmouth with a 63-41 victory over rivals Pontymister Athletic.
Caerphilly-based comedian prepares for ‘Olympics of comedy’
Caerphilly comedian Tommy Smith is hoping to become the next big thing as he prepares for his debut performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Can Rhydri Primary School be saved from closure?
Campaigners have said the spectre of closure has undermined efforts to boost numbers