Four candidates will be fighting it out today for a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council. UPDATE: Nigel Dix wins The by-election was prompted by the resignation of long-standing Blackwood councillor Kevin…
Tony Robinson and Time Team dig Llancaiach Fawr
Tony Robinson and his Time Team crew have been digging up the past at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson. The popular Channel 4 programme seeks to solve historical puzzles through archaeological excavation,…
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert concern over compost site
Residents living near a compost site have said their lives are being made a misery because of the awful smell coming from it. Jeff Cuthbert, Assembly Member for Caerphilly, has asked for…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Recycling and composting I wanted to congratulate the green-fingered residents of Caerphilly County Borough…
Rhymney man sets up business with help from Caerphilly Council
A Rhymney man made redundant from his job of seven years has been given a helping hand to start his own business. Jeff Pearce has set up Satisfaction Plumbing and Heating with…
Gwent Police volunteer from Oakdale commended
A Gwent Police community volunteer has been highly commended for his work in helping to train officers and give them a better understanding of mental health issues. Wayne Tudball, who has bi-polar…
Draig Business Services appoints new operations manager
Draig Business Services Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Dave Nichols as its Operations Manager. Mr Nichols, who lives in Caerphilly, will be responsible for forming and developing…
Caerphilly Flower Festival this weekend
Caerphilly town’s annual flower show is to be held this weekend. The popular event, being held on Saturday and Sunday, will this year take on a 1940s theme to commemorate the 65th…
Caerphilly Mayor officially launches charity appeal
The Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough has officially launched his charity appeal. Councillor James Fussell recently held the launch event at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Penallta House offices in Ystrad Mynach. Cllr…
Caerphilly Council recycles the most in Wales
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named the Welsh local authority which recycles and composts most of its waste. The latest quarterly statistics on municipal waste produced by the Welsh Assembly Government…