In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David discusses public services, transport, health and the latest Estyn reports.
Category: News
Plans for 125 new homes lodged with council
Proposals also include moving a stone plinth in honour of the former MP, Sir Harold Finch, which prompted a petition against the development.
Man in court following armed police siege in Blackwood
A Blackwood man has appeared in court following a police siege at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.
Police investigating after heart defibrillator damaged
The potentially-life saving equipment can be used to help someone who is having a heart attack.
Storm Ciara causes damage across Caerphilly County Borough
A broken clock tower, a tree branch falling onto a railway station and water being blown into a school are among the damages caused by Storm Ciara after it ripped through Caerphilly County Borough.
Trilingual swimming classes aiming to be “as inclusive as possible”
South Wales Swim School aims to teach children aged three and above how to swim through the medium of English, Welsh and British Sign Language (BSL).
Blackwood and Cefn Fforest are no-go areas for gangs
Police have issued dispersal orders for the Blackwood and Cefn Fforest areas in a bid to curb antisocial behaviour.
Rhymney firm to create 91 jobs with Welsh Government grant
A medical supplies company based in Rhymney is to create 91 jobs thanks to a £650,000 Welsh Government grant.
Campaigners fear council ‘still doing all they can’ to close leisure centre – with court case coming up
Campaigners fear the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre is still being considered by Caerphilly County Borough Council, with a legal case set to take place at the Court of Appeal.
Charity helped with funds raised in memory of late rugby player
Caerphilly Rugby Club has donated £3,500 to a bereavement charity in memory of a young player who took his own life last year.