Caerphilly MP Chris Evans faced questions from members of Caerphilly Business Club at a recent meeting at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Ystrad Mynach campus.
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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.
Council receives ‘pretty positive’ report from independent assessors
The panel found Caerphilly Council is “effectively fulfilling its functions, despite the challenging environment facing local government across Wales and the UK.”
£8m support package for hospitality industry
An £8 million support package has been announced for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, and live music venues across Wales.
45,000-name petition calling for Owain’s Law handed in to Downing Street
A 45,000-name petition calling for ‘Owain’s Law’ has been handed in to 10 Downing Street, as a Caerphilly mum continues her campaign to change the law in her late husband’s memory.
Bus shakeup bill officially becomes law after receiving Royal Assent
Plans to overhaul bus services in Wales, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares, have become law in Wales.
Panel vetoes police commissioner’s plan to increase local taxpayers’ bills
Local taxpayers should not foot a 6.99% higher bill to fund Gwent Police next year, the region’s police and crime panel has concluded.