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Former pub could be redeveloped for ‘much-needed’ affordable housing

Friday, September 12, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

The project could create 35 affordable apartments with balconies and a communal garden space, as well as parking to the rear.

Llŷr Powell: Reform’s candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Friday, September 12, 2025Saturday, September 13, 2025

The Reform UK candidate was unveiled at a press conference held at Caerphilly Social Club on a wet Friday morning.

Recycling services hit by drainage collapse at depot

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

Cabinet members will be asked this month to approve £459,000 of funding for works including replacement drainage and concrete hard standing.

‘No cause for alarm’: Police chief urges calm after school’s ‘stranger danger’ warning

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

A number of schools across the borough have issued safety advice to parents following a reported incident in Trethomas this week.

Council keen to improve public engagement in scrutiny of its policies

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

Auditors have welcomed Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plans to improve how policies are scrutinised by elected representatives and the public.

Nearly all Newport schools expected to go over budget this year

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

In “the majority of cases”, schools’ overspends can be cushioned by their individual reserve funds, but the report warns “several” schools’ rainy-day balances are “relatively low”.

Peredur Owen Griffiths highlights ‘stark’ difference between Plaid and Reform

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses the upcoming Senedd by-election, and pays tribute to the late Hefin David.

City schools’ merger confirmed ahead of plans for new £18m primary

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

The merger has been agreed despite concerns around traffic and potential disruption during the new school’s construction.

Hospital receives first-ever Royal visit as Princess Anne given a tour

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

Her Royal Highness visited the hospital, in Cwmbran, on Thursday September 11, when she met with staff and unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.

Reform UK announces Caerphilly by-election candidate

Friday, September 12, 2025Friday, September 12, 2025

Reform UK has picked Llŷr Powell as its candidate in the upcoming Caerphilly by-election.

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