Kathryn Chamberlain, who was appointed by the Senedd in March 2023, was disqualified from the public spending watchdog’s board after taking a post with the Welsh secretary.
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Charity’s £52,400 lottery grant to continue helping homeless
Thanks to a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £52,400, Blackwood-based HCT’s work for the next two years is secured.
Pride Caerffili to return to town this June
This year’s Pride Caerffili event, which is set to be a day-long celebration, is taking place from 12pm to 7pm on Saturday, June 15.
Welsh Government approves council’s plan for enormous solar farm
Caerphilly Council has won planning permission for a major solar farm near Penyrheol that could generate enough electricity to power 6,000 homes.
Shop wins bid to start selling hot takeaway food
A convenience store in Pontlottyn has won council approval to start selling hot takeaway food.
Treble winning Aberbargoed Town excited for future after Buds merger
Following the announcement that the Aberbargoed Buds will merge with Aberbargoed Town, manager Ricky Vaughan is excited about the future after a treble winning season for the Town.
Rugby club seeking approval for its new beer garden
Penallta RFC has applied for permission to keep a new beer garden area next to its clubhouse.
Touch rugby charity fundraiser returns to Blackwood this June
The annual event, which returns to Blackwood Rugby Club on Saturday June 8, has raised a total of £16,000 for Papyrus, a national suicide prevention charity for young people.
More than £1,000 donated to breast unit thanks to charity fundraising
More than £1,000 has been donated to the new breast care unit in Ystrad Mynach, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel.
Art society celebrates local artists at annual exhibition
Caerphilly Art Societies’ annual exhibition in the Twyn Community Centre is currently underway, with more than 80 pieces of art on display from local artists.