Fixing the A469, revitalising town centres, and continuing to trim unnecessary spending are all among Cllr Jamie Pritchard’s priorities in his new role.
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Westminster standards chief urges Senedd to heed public on recall system
A new recall system allowing voters to remove misbehaving Senedd politicians between elections must command public confidence, the UK’s standards watchdog has stressed.
Twinning association to welcome Breton visitors to Caerphilly next summer
A twinning partnership that has linked Caerphilly and Brittany for more than three decades will continue next summer, with Breton visitors being welcomed to the borough once again.
Choir launches fundraising bid to perform at prestigious festival
The Melody Makers is set to perform at the North Wales Choir Festival in Llandudno in February, but needs to raise £4,000 to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Caerphilly Business Club Awards 2025: Shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2025 Caerphilly Business Club Awards has been announced ahead of this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Friday November 28 at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa.
Senedd set to debate ‘absurd’ school transport rules
The Senedd’s petitions committee agreed to pursue a debate after nearly 14,000 people added their voices to a chorus of calls for an overhaul of school transport.
Mixed reaction to city council’s proposed funding for next year
Newport is on track to receive the highest increase in council funding for the third year running.
Funding proposals ‘nowhere near enough for local government’
Early funding estimates for next year are “nowhere near enough” for local government services, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.
Indoor ski slope plans move a step closer after decision passed back to council
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will not call in the Rhydycar West planning application, but instead it will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil Council to determine.
Welsh ICE boss wins three honours at national awards ceremony
Lesley Williams, of Welsh ICE, was recognised at the Mastering Diversity Awards, which were held in the Senedd on November 18.