Caerphilly Observer

Senedd: Calls for rethink on plans to introduce ‘closed-list’ system in future elections

Concerns have been raised about the proposed closed-list system, which would see the electorate vote for parties rather than people.

FAW Amateur Trophy holders Trethomas Bluebirds welcome Lliswerry to the Centre for Sporting Excellence on Friday night.

Delyth Jewell outlined plans for a climate assurance bill, describing a surge in anxiety and fear as a hidden calamity of the climate crisis.

Conservative MS Gareth Davies led a debate on the social care system in Wales amid concerns about a recruitment and retention crisis.

A report notes the council’s children’s services department is “under growing demand for accommodation options for young people aged 16 to 18 years”.

Gwent Police has renewed its appeal to find Caerphilly man Glyn Griffiths, 62 – who has been missing for two-and-a-half years.

Dozens of grassy areas across Caerphilly County Borough will not be mowed regularly and instead left to “flourish” this year.

Markham’s Ryan Williams, 18, was given an outstanding achievement award by Argoed Community Council on January 15.

Gareth Davies MS led a Conservative debate on the “dismal findings” of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ 2022-23 annual report.

A “devastating” near-25% cut in apprenticeship funding could cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term, the Senedd heard.