Sweeping changes to waste and recycling collections in Caerphilly County Borough could prove significantly costlier than fines for non-compliance.
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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.
Council records lowest recycling performance in Wales
Welsh Government figures show the council’s rates have generally fallen steadily over the past seven years and now languish well below national targets.
Corporate greed blamed for rising veterinary costs
Veterinary care is unaffordable for many pet owners in Wales due to “ridiculous” price increases fuelled by corporate greed, a committee heard.
Welsh Government urged to cough up cash for culture sector
Labour MS Alun Davies criticised cuts in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget, warning arts funding has been down the pecking order for decades.
Trethomas Bluebirds celebrate title win despite final day loss to Newport City
Despite suffering a 4-2 defeat on the final day of the season, Trethomas Bluebirds were all smiles having already secured the Ardal South East league title.
Spring events pull in the crowds and hailed a success
Saturday May 4 saw Bargoed’s May Fair – the final event of the spring, before Risca hosts its beach party next month.