The council is in the process of switching off street lights across the borough between midnight and 5.30am.
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Aber Valley Arts Festival set for 20th edition
The festival began as a one-off event to mark the millennium in October 2000, but has run every year since.
Event raises more than £3,200 for mental health charity
The event was organised in memory of Rowena Cotterell, who passed away earlier this year.
Council receives share of £459k funding for electric vehicle charging points
The money will be used to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 33 local authority car parks in residential areas in Gwent – installing up to 73 fast charge points.
Blackwood-based charity donates £11,000 to new breast care unit
The donation will go towards the renovation of two counselling rooms at the centre, which is expected to open in 2021.
“Nobody should have to pay a charge or make long difficult journeys just to withdraw their cash”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about cash machines and the suspension of parliament.
Heart defibrillator installed at Pontllanfraith supermarket
The potentially-life saving equipment can be used to help someone who is having a heart attack.
Father and son win medals at Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships
Dylan and Geraint were two of the 18 competitors chosen to represent Wales in the competition.
Welsh ICE founders named Entrepreneurs of the Year
Gareth Jones and Mandy Weston received their awards at a ceremony in Cardiff.
Councillors question school assessment changes
The Welsh Government policy change means that schools no longer have to set numerical targets at the end of Foundation Phase, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.