The election follows the death of Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward councillor Dianne Price, who passed away in April having represented the area for 20 years.
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Handcrafted jewellery pop-up shop to open at Ffos Caerffili
A handcrafted jewellery and accessories pop-up shop will be trading at Ffos Caerffili over the coming weeks.
Welsh budget timetable ‘stifles scrutiny’
The chair of the Senedd’s finance committee criticised Welsh Government plans to once again publish the draft budget just days before the Christmas recess.
Complaints against Senedd members leap by 167%
Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against misbehaving members, said the number of complaints received is the highest since 2020/21.
Teacher shortage ‘threatens Welsh speaker target’
Senedd members warned a shortage of teachers could undermine a target to reach a million Welsh speakers and double daily use of the language by 2050.
Council gets £7k grant to clean up chewing gum from pavements
A £7,000 grant has been awarded to Caerphilly County Borough Council to clean up chewing gum from the pavements of Blackwood.
Pupils praised for ‘excellent’ behaviour as schools receive glowing Estyn reports
Caerphilly’s Cwrt Rawlin Primary School, and Ystrad Mynach’s Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta, have been praised following visits from inspectors.
New RSV vaccine to be rolled out across Wales from September
A new vaccination programme to combat a common winter virus is set to be rolled out across Wales from September.
Gerwyn Price out of World Matchplay after defeat
Gerwyn Price’s wait for a first-ever darts World Matchplay title continues after he exited this year’s competition in the last 16.
Supreme Court looms as gender quotas bill progresses
Jane Hutt, who is in charge of the bill, said the landmark legislation would make the Senedd more effective as well as more reflective of the people it serves.