The council’s deputy leader has urged positivity after the authority’s draft masterplan for Blackwood was met with some local doubts and criticism.
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Council warning after blue-green algae discovered at pond
Poisonous blue-green algae has been discovered at Pen y Fan Pond once again, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.
Your guide as the Tour of Britain’s final stage comes to Caerphilly
Everything you need to know about the Tour of Britain’s final stage as it comes to Caerphilly.
‘Strong warning’: Rhymney drug driver sees “lenient” sentence increased on appeal
The sentence of a drug driver from Rhymney has been referred to the Court of Appeal for its apparent leniency.
Aberbargoed Buds release manager after seven games
Aberbargoed Buds have announced they are parting ways with manager Sean Wharton after just seven games in charge.
Children’s laureate criticises nationwide library cuts on UK tour
Joseph Coelho is currently travelling around the UK, visiting every local authority as part of his Library Marathon tour.
“You see life behind their eyes”: Royal Naval Association launches Caerphilly branch
The Royal Naval Association (RNA) has launched its latest branch in Caerphilly town centre, as former sailors look to reconnect and help each other.
Senedd Members demand houses are not built on former tar plant
The former Ness Tar plant, near Caerphilly town centre, is highlighted as a potential area for redevelopment on the council’s Caerphilly 2035 plans.
Welsh Government joins European semiconductor alliance
The Welsh Government has joined an alliance of regional governments from across Europe working together to boost the semiconductor industry.
Fly-tipping is the ‘scourge of the Upper Rhymney Valley’ says local action group
After an incident at Rhaslas Pond near Fochriw, fly-tipping has been labelled a “scourge” of the Upper Rhymney Valley by the chairman of a local action group.