Oversight of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is to be taken over by the Welsh Government, following a damning report into the organisation’s culture.
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Caerphilly Council has spent £1.6m on non-disclosure agreements since 2019
Caerphilly County Borough Council has signed 116 NDAs since 2019 – more than the other four Gwent councils combined.
Hopes ‘blame culture’ can be avoided amid Grange hospital interventions
A Caerphilly councillor hopes recent interventions at the Grange University Hospital will be constructive and avoid a “blame culture”.
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall will finally have a lift installed
After years of fundraising, work to install a lift at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall is finally set to get underway next month.
Fire service considering another council tax precept rise
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service could increase the amount of money it takes from council taxpayers in Caerphilly by more than 5%.
Finance chief confident council can avoid budget crisis
Caerphilly Council’s top finance officer has reassured residents the local authority is not in danger of following several English councils into a major budget crisis.
Breast cancer ‘Centre of Excellence’ opens in Ystrad Mynach
The new ‘Centre of Excellence’ will bring all of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s breast care services under one roof.
Twyn School celebrates 100-year anniversary by turning the clocks back to 1924
The Twyn School in Caerphilly is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this week, with pupils and staff stepping back in time to 1924.
Young athlete who used sport to help her mental health awarded
Caitlin Seaborne, 18, from Blackwood. has used sport as a way of dealing with her mental health struggles.
Damaged Twisted Chimney could be dismantled as council explores future of £180,000 artwork
Rhymney’s Twisted Chimney, which cost £180,000, could be dismantled after being in disrepair for nearly a year.