A new masterplan for Blackwood will show traders and investors the area is “a great place to do business”, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader.
Welsh Government target of 1m Welsh speakers by 2050 is “almost impossible”
A target to reach a million Welsh speakers by 2050 is “almost impossible” to hit due to real-terms budget cuts, with demand for courses outstripping capacity, a committee heard.
Council leader says doubters should eat “humble pie” over new market’s “success”
The leader of Caerphilly Council has suggested his opposite number should eat “humble pie” while toasting the success of the new Ffos Caerffili market.
Libanus Lifestyle Centre holding wedding showcase event
Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle, which used to be a chapel, is inviting people to see what it has to offer on Sunday April 21, between 11am and 2pm.
Spring fair attracts thousands to Blackwood town centre
Around 7,000 people visited Blackwood town centre on Saturday April 13 to see Caerphilly’s second spring fair of the year.
Clean energy projects ‘harming’ rural Wales, warns Conservative MS
The building of renewable energy projects should not be at the expense of Wales’ rural communities, a Conservative MS has warned.
Golf club loses bid to extend course onto common land
Caerphilly Golf Club has lost a bid for planning permission to extend its course onto an area of common land.
Senedd shoots down outdoor education bill
MSs rejected calls to establish a legal requirement for residential outdoor education opportunities for children and young people in Wales’ schools.
Senedd backs review over watchdog ‘stitch up’
A call by the Conservatives for an inquiry into the political impartiality of Wales’ public services watchdog has been backed by Senedd Members.
20mph policy ‘should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries’
Wales’ controversial 20mph policy should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries, the new transport secretary suggested.