An independent councillor has called for rules to be changed after he was blocked from being able to join Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
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Who is standing in the Police and Crime Commissioner Election?
Six candidates are standing in the Police and Crime Commissioner election in the Gwent Police force area.
Police and Crime Commissioner Election: What are you voting for?
As the Gwent force area gears up to elect its new PCC, we take a closer look at their duties and responsibilities in order to highlight exactly what you will be voting for.
Lockdown easing measures brought forward – with pubs, cafes and restaurants given indoor reopening date
Indoor children’s activities, organised indoor activities for up to 15 adults and the reopening of community centres have been brought forward.
Mark Drakeford: “I don’t think the devolution journey is over”
Caerphilly Observer chatted with Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford about some of the key issues going into the Senedd Election.
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price visits Caerphilly on campaign trail
Caerphilly Observer chatted with Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price about some of the key issues going into the Senedd Election.
Polluted street demolition could begin next month
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lodged a planning application to demolish 23 properties on the A472 in Hafodyrynys, near Crumlin.
Taekwondo star sets sights on Tokyo after winning silver medal
Lauren Williams recently earned a silver medal at the Taekwondo European Championships in Bulgaria.
The Caerphilly animator who worked on a film that’s up for an Oscar
Sean Gregory, from Caerphilly, worked as a stop motion animator on ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ – which has been nominated for an Oscar.
Butter firm to give 2% of yearly profits towards bursaries for disadvantaged students
Caerphilly-based butter producer Castle Dairies will be giving 2% of its yearly profits towards bursaries for disadvantaged young students.