Rules governing the pay of senior council officers are to be reviewed following Caerphilly Council’s pay scandal, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
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Hollywood actors to star in Cefn Fforest racehorse movie
A movie about a racehorse from a Cefn Fforest allotment who won the 2009 Welsh Grand National will be filmed this spring.
Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure plans rejected by councillors
A motion to close the facility by June failed to gain the support of the regeneration and environment scrutiny committee on Tuesday.
Welsh Government concern over Caerphilly Council air quality plan
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have heard that their preferred plan of action, which avoids the demolition of 23 homes on Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin, would not be accepted by ministers.
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith car park death – driver bailed
Window fitter Timothy Higgins, aged 21, is accused of the manslaughter of farmer Christopher Gadd, 48, in the Sainsbury’s car park.
New £1.4 million investment agreed for Caerphilly County Borough schools
The investment was agreed at a recent meeting of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet.
Man in court over robbery in Ystrad Mynach
A 44-year-old Nelson man has appeared in court charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article, theft, and using or threatening to use unlawful violence. Karl Hodder, of Lan y Parc, Nelson,…
AM Delyth Jewell speaks at Plaid Cymru conference about her South Wales roots
New South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell has spoken about her Caerphilly roots at Plaid Cymru’s spring conference in Bangor.
Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert’s blog: March 26, 2019
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert discusses youth events, drug risks and modern slavery.
‘No Deal’ Brexit could impact household and business stability
A ‘No Deal’ Brexit could impact household and business stability in four Gwent authorities, according to a report.