Of the 26 winners, two sites are new recipients of the Green Flag Community Award – Pontygwindy Allotments in Caerphilly, and Ynys Hywel Farm, near Cwmfelinfach.
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Council seeking residents’ views on plans to improve town centre
Caerphilly residents have been urged to have their say on the latest round of proposals to improve the town centre.
Seat boundaries to be reviewed as part of Senedd expansion
Wales’ political map is set to be redrawn as part of plans to expand the Senedd ahead of the 2026 election.
Pupils praised for ‘excellent’ behaviour as schools receive glowing Estyn reports
Caerphilly’s Cwrt Rawlin Primary School, and Ystrad Mynach’s Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta, have been praised following visits from inspectors.
Welsh Government updates 20mph guidance
The new guidance says the Welsh Government expects most speed limit changes from 20 to 30 mph will be made on A or B roads.
Council facing £24m bill for plans to improve recycling rates
Sweeping changes to waste and recycling collections in Caerphilly County Borough could prove significantly costlier than fines for non-compliance.
Residents doubtful cuts to bin collections will improve recycling rates
The council has set out possible methods to drive up the area’s ailing recycling rates, which recent figures showed were the worst in Wales.
Call for local ownership of green energy projects
The Senedd debated a proposal for a bill to require profits from renewable energy developments to be kept in Wales.
Pencoed Fach Farm: Blackwood’s hidden gem
Pencoed Fach Farm has been home to the Davies family for over 110 years.
The existential crisis I face as a local newspaper editor and publisher
Caerphilly Observer’s Richard Gurner on the pitfalls of running a local news service.