The decision to reopen schools in Caerphilly for three weeks instead of four was down to concerns about the number of staff available.
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Gerald Jones MP: Local authorities “still facing significant repair costs” after February floods
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses flooding, statutory sick pay, water mains and more.
Firm gets £400k funding from Welsh Government
OGM (SW) Limited is hoping to create 25 new jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.
Council pension fund value falls due to coronavirus
The pension fund’s membership is made up of staff from all five Gwent councils plus staff from other organisations including town and community councils.
Pupils won’t miss out if schools only open for three weeks, says First Minister
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said pupils won’t be disadvantaged when they return to school for three weeks instead of four.
Police arrest man who failed to attend court
Police have found and arrested 25-year-old Jack Cox, from Caerphilly, after an appeal to find him.
Vulnerable young people to receive ‘care boxes’ as part of new council scheme
The care boxes will contain an information booklet with useful contacts, alongside toiletries, cosmetics, snacks and mindfulness activities.
Which councillor dropped the f-word at a recent planning meeting?
A councillor dropped the f-word during the first planning committee meeting held via video conferencing – showing his frustration at the technology’s limitations.
Coronavirus shielding advice remains the same in Wales
Shielding advice is staying the same in Wales, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer has confirmed.
Railway footbridge will be replaced, Transport for Wales says
The Tynygraig footbridge in Llanbradach was removed after being hit by a lorry in May.