The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.
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Blackwood Winter Fair cancelled due to weather warning
This weekend’s Blackwood Winter Fair has been called off following a Met Office weather warning.
Volunteers needed for community clean-up in Blackwood
Groundwork Wales is calling on volunteers to help with its community clean-up in Blackwood next week.
Police targeting antisocial behaviour ‘hotspots’
The operation has been running since April as part of a Home Office scheme, with Gwent Police targeting 18 ‘hotspot’ areas across Gwent – including two in Caerphilly County Borough.
Robber recalled to prison after breaching licence conditions
Police are searching for Shaun Davies, 31, who has been recalled to prison after breaching the conditions of his release.
Print and embroidery shop opens in Blackwood after refurbishment works
TSS Print and Embroidery have recently opened their new shop in Blackwood after receiving a £40,000 government grant.
‘Smallest shop’ measuring just 11.5 square metres to go under the hammer
Debra Bisley, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “We believe that this is surely the smallest shop currently for sale in South Wales. Although it’s small it’s in an ideal spot for the right business.”
Council hopes it can ‘buy more time’ for at-risk miners’ institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council believes a new application for grant funding could “buy more time” for Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after it proposed “mothballing” the venue.
Blackwood Miners’ Institute campaigners told to ‘ramp up’ efforts to keep venue open
Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix said: “There are already 28 empty units on Blackwood high street, another derelict building isn’t going to help attract businesses.”
Gwent Poppy Appeal launched in Blackwood
The Gwent Poppy Appeal was officially launched today, with Blackwood and District Royal British Legion handed the honours of the opening ceremony.