Cllr Dimitri Batrouni cited comments made by Peredur Owen Griffiths, a Plaid Cymru Senedd Member, during a recent debate on local government funding in the Welsh Parliament.
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Reform UK announces leader in Wales
Former Conservative council leader Dan Thomas, originally from Blackwood, has been announced as the man who will lead Reform UK into this May’s Senedd election
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car
The pedestrian’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, Gwent Police confirmed.
Sculptor’s exhibition exploring the human cost of war to go on display
The exhibition will be shown at Caerphilly Miners Centre, and will be officially opened by Anthony Slaughter, leader of the Wales Green Party.
Man, 63, arrested and drugs seized after police raid
Drugs, suspected to be heroin and cocaine, have been seized by Gwent Police officers following a raid at a property in Cefn Fforest.
Caerphilly Business Club members quiz MP on pressures facing local firms
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans faced questions from members of Caerphilly Business Club at a recent meeting at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Ystrad Mynach campus.
Dental surgery to go private affecting around 5,000 patients
Crown Cottage Dental Care in Bedwas is set to withdraw NHS dental treatment, affecting around 5,000 patients.
Minimum alcohol pricing to rise by 15p as Senedd backs plans
The minimum pricing was introduced in 2020 in a bid to reduce alcohol-related deaths and illnesses in Wales.
Meet the candidates for the Van ward by-election
The by-election is being held following the passing of long-serving councillor Christine Forehead.
‘A real sense of connection to the wider world’: School awarded for international work
A comprehensive school in Caerphilly has been awarded for its work to bring the world into the classroom.