Voters in the Penmaen ward will go to the polls to elect a successor to the late Cllr Jim Sadler, who died in May aged 71.
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Community council-run summer playscheme continues to go strong after 37 years
Based at both Hendre Junior School and Cwm Ifor Primary School, the playschemes are running for four weeks during this year’s summer holidays.
Charity for disabled children able to provide summer activities after donation
The money, given to the Sparkle charity from the Blackwood Engineering Trust, will go towards summer activities for children with complex disabilities.
Police appeal to find missing man with links to Caerphilly
Gwent Police are appealing to find 19-year-old Georgie Tannetta, who has been reported missing.
Council moving into a “scary world” as nearly £50m of cuts may need to be made
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leader has warned the authority is moving into a “scary world” amid a gloomy outlook for local government finances.
Volunteer-run community centre supporting residents during cost-of-living crisis
The volunteer-run Van Community Centre has been supporting its community during the cost-of-living crisis.
Gwent Police recruiting volunteer special constables
The volunteers will be given uniforms and equipment and have full warranted police powers.
Risca United look to go one step further as new season approaches
After narrowly missing out on promotion to the Cymru South last season, Risca United are looking to go one step further this year.
Council could be fined £2m each year if recycling rates don’t improve
Caerphilly County Borough Council could be slapped with £2 million in fines each year if residents fail to improve their recycling rates.
Older people at risk of digital exclusion, commissioner warns
Older people who are not online are at risk of being excluded as the use of digital technology increases across society, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has warned.