The mass vaccination centre at the council’s headquarters has moved to Newbridge – but it could reopen if needed.
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Fire service council tax precept set to rise
The fire service will consider its budget for 2021/2022, with a recommended contribution of £77.5 million from the ten local authority areas it covers.
Scouts go international during pandemic
Using video conferencing app Zoom, the 1st Abercarn Scouts group has been able to interact with fellow scouts from across the globe.
Calls for police precept increase to be lowered
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jeff Cuthbert, has been asked to reconsider a proposed precept rise of 5.49%.
Natural Resources Wales criticised over lack of consultation
Llanbradach councillors Colin Mann and Rob Gough have criticised NRW over a lack of consultation into a decision – but the regulator has said there was no need for one under law.
Shielding for most vulnerable extended until March
Shielding advice for those most vulnerable will be extended in Wales until, March 31, while second vaccine doses will start on February 22.
Petition handed to council over parking problems
The petition was handed over by Caerphilly’s Member of Parliament, Wayne David, after residents living on Usk Road, Bargoed raised concerns.
874-mile walk to raise funds for new breast cancer unit
David Ellis, 75, from Blackwood, has taken on the challenge to raise funds for the new breast cancer unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach, which is set to open later this year.
Lockdown to continue for the next three weeks
Lockdown is expected to remain in place in Wales for the next three weeks, but certain school children could return after half term.
Meet the person central to the transformation of the Miners’ Centre
It’s been more than five years since the former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital reopened as a community centre.