Volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been recognised at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) awards.
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Council plans for two new senior officer positions approved
Senior councillors have approved plans to create two senior officer positions at a cost of nearly £300,000.
Senior councillors approve £750k funding for regeneration projects across borough
More than £750,000 has been approved to fund regeneration projects across Caerphilly County Borough, including the new market plans.
Committee linking residents and firm behind controversial quarry re-established
The quarry has caused tension in Gelligaer, Nelson and Penybryn due to concerns about dust, noise pollution, and lorry movements.
“Who should own your community? It’s a question that sounds simple, but the answer is really quite complicated”
South Wales East Senedd Member Delyth Jewell talks about the destruction of Bluebell Woods and how it could have been avoided in her latest blog.
“Unacceptable” – ambulances’ lengthy hospital waits revealed
Monthly average ambulance waits of 2,000 hours outside the Grange hospital have been branded “unacceptable” by a Senedd Member.
Dog charities launch campaign to stop further development of Wales’ only greyhound racing stadium
Two dog rescue charities have launched a campaign to prevent further development of Wales’ only Greyhound racing stadium in Ystrad Mynach.
Police appeal after reported hit-and-run in supermarket car park
A 41-year-old cyclist has received minor injuries after a reported hit-and-run in Asda car park, Caerphilly.
Consultation begins on plan that will shape the county borough
Residents have until the end of November to share their views on the council’s strategy for housing and employment as part of the second replacement Local Development Plan (LDP).
Karate club students to represent Wales at this month’s world championships
The competition, which is being held at the Wales National Sports Centre, Cardiff, takes place between October 24 and October 29.