Fall in number of empty council houses
The number of council houses standing empty in Caerphilly County Borough has reduced by almost half over the last two years.There are currently 93 council houses standing empty, down from 190 this…
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Police appeal Post Office raid in New Tredegar
Gwent Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery on Thursday February 3, in New Tredegar.At 9.50am, raiders entered the Post Office on Elliot Street and sprayed a female member…
Consultation begins on Oakdale conservation status
A scheme to designate Oakdale village as a conservation area has begun public consultation.Residents are being asked for their views on the proposal by Caerphilly County Borough Council.Cllr Allan Pritchard, deputy leader…
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall regeneration plans to be discussed
Senior councillors from Caerphilly County Borough Council will meet with trustees from Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall this week to discuss options for how the building could be regenerated.Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet member for…
Four charged after Caerphilly town centre assault
Four men have been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm following an attack which left a 32-year-old man critically ill in hospital.The victim was found badly beaten on a pathway…
Caerphilly Council’s annual “scamnesty” campaign begins
An annual national campaign targeting scam letters has been launched this month.Residents are being urged to keep an eye out for scam letters falling through their letterbox as part of the “Scamnesty”…
Caerphilly Council welcomes positive report
Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed the publication of a report into its services by the Wales Audit Office.In the Annual Improvement Report, the Auditor General for Wales sets out some important…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David invites Lib Dem rival to join Labour
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has written to his Liberal Democrat General Election opponent to join Labour.He has written to Mrs Kay David (no relation) to leave the Liberal Democratic Party…