Latest figures from Public Health Wales show 165 new cases of coronavirus in Wales – 33 of which are in Caerphilly County Borough
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Non-electric cars banned from parking in electric charging bays
The charging points were set up in car parks across the borough earlier this year.
Supermarket car cruise meet-up shut down by police
Police went to Tesco in Ystrad Mynach after details of the car cruise were posted on social media.
St Martin’s sixth formers told to self-isolate
Sixth form pupils at St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly have been told to self-isolate after a positive case of coronavirus at the school.
No business support currently planned during local lockdown
The Welsh Government has confirmed there is no plan in place to provide additional support to businesses impacted by the local lockdown.
Police expected to enforce local lockdown
Gwent Police have the power to enforce local lockdown restrictions in Caerphilly if people do not follow the new guidance.
Pubs staying open because majority of new coronavirus transmissions have been “within people’s homes”
Places such as shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and gyms can still remain open, despite the local lockdown imposed in Caerphilly County Borough.
Caerphilly lockdown could last until next month
Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething has admitted the lockdown for Caerphilly County Borough will last for several weeks.
Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert: Local lockdown ” a devastating blow”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jeff Cuthbert, discusses the local lockdown and community projects.
Ban on wild animals in travelling circuses given Royal Assent
The Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Act, which bans the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales, will come into force in December.