Chris Davies, whose job sees him provide apprenticeship opportunities in the care sector, has been nominated for the Wales Care Awards 2022.
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£9m temporary accommodation plans backed by council amid housing pressures
Senior councillors have approved plans to spend £9 million on temporary accommodation to address existing pressures on housing.
Tax on homes bought for less than £225k scrapped under new Welsh Government measures
New measures unveiled by Rebecca Evans MS include raising the threshold for paying Land Transaction Tax from its current rate of £180,000.
Water-damaged homes repair will not be completed until 2025
Homes in Rhymney have experienced water damage following a “failed” Welsh Government energy saving scheme.
Rail strikes: Trains to be cancelled on Ebbw Valley line and reduced on Rhymney line
Rail services along the Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines are set to be affected yet again by strike action.
Library temporarily closed after arson attack
The roof of Llanbradach Library was deliberately attacked by arsonists over the weekend.
More households urged to come forward to support Ukrainian refugees
Wales’ Social Justice minister has called on more households to support refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Council wants to “wrap arms around the community” during cost of living crisis
Cabinet members have agreed to allocate £3 million to a cost of living hardship fund as the council is aiming to get support to people before they reach a breaking point.
Car parking charges to be reintroduced from January
Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.
Bonus-point win for six-try Bargoed in WRU National Championship
Bargoed secured their second win on the bounce with a six-try win over Beddau at Bargoed Park on Saturday.