Just nine businesses in the borough have agreed to offer their toilets for free public use as part of a new strategy from Caerphilly County Borough.
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Council agrees to end PFI schools contract
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to buyout schools PFI contract, despite concerns from governors and opposition councillors.
Trinity Fields School expansion to cost £18m
The expansion of Trinity Fields School is estimated to cost £18 million, as plans for the project progress.
Budget increased for council’s solar farm project
An additional £180,000 has been approved for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s solar farm project, which will be built near Penyrheol.
66-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Nelson
Two 25-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Plans for new sports pavilion and visitor centre scrapped due to rising costs
Plans for a sports pavilion in Morgan Jones Park and a visitor centre in Parc Penallta have been scrapped by senior councillors – but alternative plans have been proposed.
28-year-old charged with manslaughter refused bail
A 28-year-old charged with manslaughter following the death of Benjamin Lloyd earlier this month has been refused bail.
11 current and former Gwent Police officers under investigation over offensive messages
Eleven current and former Gwent Police officers are under investigation after offensive messages were found on a phone belonging to an ex-sergeant.
Town mayor praises “total motivation and commitment” of Wales Air Ambulance
During his year-long term as town Blackwood town mayor, Cllr George Edwards has been raising money for his chosen charity, the Wales Air Ambulance.
Too many young people with communication difficulties ending up in criminal justice system, Senedd committee says
Too many children and young people with speech, language and communication needs are ending up in the criminal justice system, a Senedd committee has said.