The Labour Group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has named teacher Gareth Pratt as its candidate for the upcoming Penyrheol by-election being held on Thursday August 1.Mr Pratt was born and brought…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 10
Penyrheol Surgery I’ve been pursuing the Aneurin Bevan Health Board to find a more suitable site for the area’s surgery and GP chemist.The converted former Co-op building, where they are currently housed,…
Caerphilly Council plans return of former chief executive
A former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to return to steady the ship of the stricken local authority.Stuart Rosser retired at the end of 2010 after 14 years…
Abercarn mining medal fetches £6,900 at auction
A 130-year-old medal awarded to an Abercarn miner for bravery has been sold for £6,900 at auction.
Plaid plea for Caerphilly Council to consider interim chief executive
The opposition Plaid Cymru group in Caerphilly says it may be necessary to bring in an interim chief executive in the wake of the suspension of the authority’s top two officers.Councillor Colin…
New Assistant Chief Constable for Gwent Police takes up post
Gwent Police’s new Assistant Chief Constable has begun work.
Plaid AM warns school homophobic bullying cases “tip of the iceberg”
More than 70 cases of homophobic bullying have been recorded in schools across South East Wales – with half in schools in Caerphilly County Borough.
Driver taken to hospital after Pengam crash
A 25-year-old motorist had to be cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle after a crash near Ffynonwen Terrace off Pengam Road, Pengam, last night (Sunday July 8).Fire and rescue crews…
Plaid name ex-fire chief as candidate for Penyrheol by-election
Former Assistant Chief Fire Officer Steve Skivens has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to contest the by-election in Penyrheol ward, Caerphilly caused by the death of dedicated councillor Anne Collins. It will…
County cap presentations for Islwyn under 15s rugby team
The Islwyn Under 15s Rugby Union Team have been presented with caps for representing their county after traveling across Wales to compete in an All Wales Competition.The presentation by Caerphilly County Borough…