In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East, Laura Anne Jones, talks about the spread of bluetongue, and the decision to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
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New ten-year plan aimed at restoring woodland announced
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are asking residents for their say ahead of a project aimed at restoring ancient woodlands in Cwmcarn.
Concerns in neighbouring borough over pupils being ‘lost’ to Newbridge Comprehensive
Councillors in a neighbouring local authority have raised concerns over pupils from their area being ‘lost’ to a school in Caerphilly County Borough.
Decision to cut leisure centre opening hours is ‘not democracy’
Caerphilly County Borough Council is “acting like a dictatorship” by preventing further talks on the future of Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre.
Welsh universities ‘not at immediate risk of collapse’
No Welsh university is at immediate risk of collapsing under the weight of multi-million-pound deficits, according to the head of a public body set up to oversee post-16 education.
Ponies from common enjoying ‘brighter future’ thanks to joint welfare efforts
Three equine welfare charities have come together to share updates on ponies which have been removed from Gelligaer Common as part of an ongoing welfare improvement project.
Council abandons plans to close two leisure centres following angry backlash
Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres have avoided the axe and will remain open with reduced hours, but Bedwas Leisure Centre is set to close.
Replacement of safety wardens with CCTV van labelled ‘backwards step’
Cllr Kevin Etheridge said the wardens “used to walk around town on a regular basis – they knew the residents, they were like a people’s friend”.
Library closure plans criticised in Senedd as MS makes Welsh Government plea
Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell has called on the Welsh Government to provide support for libraries, with ten at risk of closure across Caerphilly County Borough.
Concern borough is ‘lagging behind’ on electric vehicle chargers
On-street charging systems for electric vehicles could be an option for Caerphilly if trials in neighbouring areas are successful.