Blackwood’s independent councillor Nigel Dix has hit out at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision to create two new senior officer jobs.
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Arsonist who torched front door while family slept in random attack jailed
Mark Saunders, 36, targeted a random front door on Attlee Court, Caerphilly, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Senior councillors approve £750k funding for regeneration projects across borough
More than £750,000 has been approved to fund regeneration projects across Caerphilly County Borough, including the new market plans.
Former high street tanning salon could become cafe diner
A former tanning salon on Blackwood High Street could be turned into a “trendy” café diner, if plans are approved.
Caring couple up for national award after 29 years of dedication
A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable adults have been nominated for a Wales Care Award.
“For the people in my community to tell me that I deserve the award is what matters most to me”
Hayley Thomas, who founded the Blackwood-based homelessness charity HCT, has spoken of her recent Freeman of the City of London award.
“Once in a lifetime experience” – national anthem rendition as cinema livestreams Queen’s funeral
“Towards the end of the ceremony, all of the staff went into the screening and stood with the public to sing the national anthem.”
Ex-council leader and charity founder among Freeman of the City of London awardees
Ex-council leader Philippa Marsden and the founder of Blackwood-based charity HCT, Hayley Thomas, are to be awarded.
Independents say they feel “gagged” by council leadership
Councillors from both Ynysddu and Blackwood have expressed frustrations over what they say is a lack of engagement and co-operation between Labour and Independent elected members.
“Out of our hands”: Town council defends decision to cancel Blackwood Beach Party
Members of Blackwood Town Council have defended the decision to cancel the town’s beach party after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.