In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks at how the collective voice of a grassroots organisation is often stronger.Sometimes people feel helpless when it…
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Have your say on childcare in Caerphilly County Borough
Parents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to have their say on local childcare and help shape services in the future. A consultation period begins today and and will end on…
18,540 on Disability Living Allowance in Caerphilly County Borough
The number of people claiming Disability Living Allowance in Caerphilly County Borough has risen in eight years from 15,850 to 18,540.The figures have been revealed by the Department of Work and Pensions…
Forestry Commission Wales investigate invasive plant species to protect woodland streams and rivers
Plans to protect hundreds of miles of riverbank in South Wales are being drawn-up after ecologists completed the first year of a major survey into their condition.The four-year survey was commissioned by…
Caerphilly teenagers become Britain’s youngest parents at 14
Two 14-year-old schoolchildren from Caerphilly have become Britain’s youngest parents.April Webster and boyfriend Nathan Fishbourne are front page news in The Sun newspaper on Saturday after April gave birth to son Jamie.She…
Heavy snow causes disruption across Caerphilly County Borough
Heavy snow this morning across Caerphilly County Borough has led to huge disruption on the roads and public transport.Caerphilly Mountain is closed and there is serious delay on the A470. The vast…
Regeneration plans for Newbridge moving forward
Development plans for a new-look Newbridge town centre have been discussed by councillors.Yesterday, cabinet members at Caerphilly County Borough Council discussed a report called the ‘Newbridge Town Centre Action Plan 2010’. The…
Caerphilly MP appointed Shadow Minister for Europe
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has been appointed the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe by leader Ed Miliband after he missed out on a post in the Shadow Cabinet.Mr David, who was…
Ystrad Mynach company launches innovative product in Tesco
A company based in Ystrad Mynach is set to make waves in the consumer market this summer after launching its innovative product at 40 branches of supermarket giant Tesco.Arella Creations Ltd, with…
Wind turbines planned for Oakdale Business Park
Two wind turbines that would generate electricity for 2,400 homes could be built in OakdaleCaerphilly County Borough Council is working with renewable energy developer Partnerships for Renewables, to investigate the potential of…