Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.
“A gentle and artistic soul” – Tributes paid to former assistant headteacher
Andrew James, a former assistant headteacher at Lewis School Pengam, died over Christmas.
New tattoo studio could be set to open
A new tattoo studio could be coming to Pontllanfraith, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
New Children’s Commissioner for Wales appointed
Rocio Cifuentes will take up the role in April, replacing the departing Sally Holland – who has served in the role since 2015.
Church could be demolished to make way for flats
Plans to demolish St Catherine’s Church and build 17 one-bedroom flats and a garden have been submitted.
Councillors’ “Deep concerns” over impact of National Insurance and inflation rises
National Insurance increases and inflation rises will increase the council’s running costs by £8.7m, senior councillors have warned.
No changes to Covid regulations in Wales as it remains at alert level two
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the current Covid regulations will not be changing following the latest weekly review.
Council’s out of hours phoneline goes down while street flooded
On Monday, anyone who attempted to contact Caerphilly County Borough Council on its out of hours number was met with an answerphone message.
Hefin David MS talks apprenticeships and training
Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David discusses apprenticeship schemes and work and training programmes in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Deputy leader attacks “toxic” culture of online abuse towards councillors
Cllr Jamie Pritchard has revealed he has had to report threats and online abuse to the police.