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.
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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.
Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open until at least end of March
The council’s plans to mothball the venue hit a legal barrier last month, giving the ‘stute a stay of execution.
Annual poppy appeal launch honour handed to Blackwood
Blackwood and District Royal British Legion is preparing to launch this year’s poppy appeal, which is usually held in Newport.
Risca runner lands top spot in 101km race across the Jurassic Coast
Kayley Price ran 101km across the Jurassic Coast over the weekend, finishing as the quickest woman and joint second overall.
Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation
The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.
Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024
The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.
Green light for house to be converted into children’s home
Council planners have granted permission for a house in Blackwood to be converted into a children’s home.
Class C drugs seized by police in Blackwood raids
Gwent Police carried out to drug raids in Blackwood on Tuesday morning.