Council chiefs called for a minimum 4% increase in funding for each local authority and three-year settlements to avert the risk of a Welsh council going bust.
Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
Date set and entries open for Caerphilly 10k
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k will return on Sunday May 11 – with entries now open.
Welsh language education bill clears first hurdle
A shake-up of Welsh language education cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd despite concerns about staff shortages, teachers’ workloads and the cost to schools.
Fuel poverty scheme ‘woefully underfunded’
A flagship scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty would take about 125 years to support every low-income household at the current rate, the Senedd heard.
Cascade Ladies impress in dominant win over Caldicot Town Women
Cascade Ladies have started 2025 with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Caldicot Town Women in the Adran South.
RSPCA appeal for owner after pony rescued from common
A pony has been rescued from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common over concerns for its welfare, sparking an appeal to find its owner.
Comprehensive school lifts lockdown measures
St Martin’s School in Caerphilly was under lockdown for almost two hours.
Health board declares critical incident as pressure mounts on services
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has been forced to declare a ‘critical incident’ due to “exceptional demand” on its services.
Agents appointed as council looks to offload mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
Commercial estate agents Avison Young has been appointed by the council to market the venue, and discuss its sale with potential buyers.