Senedd Members support this year’s election going ahead as planned, but a proposed Welsh Government bill could delay it by six months.
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Free parking introduced at five country parks
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to remove the existing pay and display fees in five of the authority’s country parks.
Opposition councillors hit out at proposed council tax increase
A proposed council tax increase of 3.9% is included in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft budget proposals.
The opera singer who has battled the long-term effects of Covid for nearly a year
Lee David Bowen has battled Post-Covid syndrome, or Long Covid as it has become known, since last February.
Inquest into care home deaths to begin
Fresh questions were raised about a £15m investigation into care home neglect following the death of the man at its centre – Dr Prana Das – in January last year.
Parents help deliver autism school places
Parents have been praised for their role in making sure schools remain open for children with additional learning needs.
Business owners express frustration at level of support
Business owners in Caerphilly County Borough have written to Welsh Government’s Economy Minister, Ken Skates, calling for more support.
Vaccination information to be sent to every household in Wales
The letters will contain information about the coronavirus vaccine rollout and how people will be invited for their vaccine appointment.
Council tax increase “important part of balancing our budget”
The council’s cabinet agreed to move onto the consultation stage for the proposed 2021/2022 budget, which includes a council tax increase of 3.9%.
Dawn Bowden MS: “It is such a tough time and our best hope lies in the rollout of the vaccine”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden discusses business support, Rhymney High Street, the Winding House in New Tredegar and more.