A rebel Labour councillor who quit the party in a row about the shortlist for the Islwyn seat has rejoined the party. Ynysddu’s Jan Jones was one of four councillors who resigned…
Gwent Police launch DVD to help Deaf community
Gwent Police has launched a new crime prevention DVD aimed at Britain’s Deaf community. The force teamed up with the British Deaf Association to produce the DVD after an idea by one…
National success for New Tredegar TV production firm
A TV production company based in New Tredegar is to have one of its programmes screened on national BBC Two. Zipline Creative has had its TV series Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience picked…
No footbridge tribute for late Risca councillor
A new footbridge planned for Risca will not bear the name of a late councillor. A 155-name petition was handed to Caerphilly County Borough Council in support of naming the bridge at…
Community safety events in Aber Valley
Two community safety events are being held next week in the Aber Valley for residents aged over 50. Pupils from St Cenydd Comprehensive School will be performing a short play, during the…
Caerphilly Council website rated highly
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s website has been rated highly in a survey of its users. A national survey undertaken by the Society of Information Technology Management recognised www.caerphilly.gov.uk as an example of…
Caerphilly AM launches new diabetes group
A new cross party group on diabetes is being launched later this month at the Welsh Assembly by Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert AM and Diabetes UK Cymru. The group will work closely…
Caerphilly Youth Forum pressure politicians
Politicians should reduce the age of voting to 16, invest in mental health services and keep their promise to end child poverty by 2020 – according to young people in Caerphilly. Nine…
Rhymney recycling centre to stay open
Rhymney’s recycling centre is to stay open after an appeal to the Plaid-led administration from Independent Twyn Carno councillor Peter Bailie. Councillor Colin Mann, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, announced…
£7.4million transport cash for Bargoed and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Two major projects in Caerphilly County Borough have been boosted by £7.4 million from the Welsh Assembly Government. More than £5 million will be spent on highway improvements around the new Ysbyty…