A 12-week consultation will start next week on the proposals, made by the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales, which recommends an average of 1,886 electors per councillor.
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Caerphilly Ladies Choir looking for new members
Caerphilly Ladies Choir, which celebrated its 54th anniversary last week, is looking for new members.
Residents battling to save Cefn Fforest Miners’ Institute
Cefn Fforest Miners’ Institute, which opened in 1931, is now empty and deteriorating.
Delyth Jewell AM: “2020 looks sure to be a highly eventful year in the political world”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell talks about the year ahead, her new role in the Senedd and street lighting.
Blackwood murder: Man released on bail
Shane Jones, 33, died in hospital following the assault in Apollo Way on Tuesday, January 14.
Council pledges support to crowdfunding programme
The council’s cabinet has agreed to fund around £30,000 for the project from the council’s reserves.
Bedwas earn bonus-point win at Ystalyfera
Bedwas scored four tries and earned a bonus-point win as they beat Ystalyfera away from home in the WRU National Championship.
Teachers are refusing to teach disruptive pupils
Teachers fearing for their safety at Lewis School Pengam over the behaviour of some pupils have voted to no longer teach them.
Missing 83-year-old Blackwood woman found
An 83-year-old woman from Blackwood who was reported missing has been found “safe and well”, Gwent Police has confirmed.
Teen who crashed car and headbutted police officer while drunk avoids jail
A teenager who rugby tackled and then headbutted a police officer after downing a bottle of gin and crashing a car has avoided being jailed.