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Tag: Blackwood

Caerphilly County Borough Council planning notice

Friday, February 11, 2022Friday, February 11, 2022

– Oakdale
– Caerphilly
– Abertysswg
– Blackwood

“Small number” of tuberculosis cases after school screenings

Thursday, February 10, 2022Thursday, February 10, 2022

A “small number” of tuberculosis cases have been reported after testing at Blackwood Comprehensive School.

School crossing patrol motion rejected, but Blackwood School patrol to be reviewed

Thursday, February 10, 2022Thursday, February 10, 2022

Councillors have rejected a motion to review the council’s school crossing patrol service – but the decision not to replace the patrol at Blackwood Primary School will be reassessed.

Tuberculosis screening results to be announced next week

Friday, February 4, 2022Friday, February 4, 2022

The results of a tuberculosis screening programme will be announced next week, following a confirmed case linked to Blackwood Comprehensive.

Investigation after Tuberculosis case discovered at school

Thursday, January 20, 2022Monday, January 24, 2022

According to PHW, there is “nothing to suggest” the case was contracted at the school.

19-year-old beauty student “challenging stereotypes” by launching roofing firm

Wednesday, January 19, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“I don’t think many people expect a 19-year-old woman who is studying beauty therapy in college to launch her own roofing company.”

Rotary club members fill their trollies for £500 foodbank donation

Thursday, January 13, 2022Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Around £500 worth of food was donated to a foodbank in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Blackwood Rotary Club.

School lollipop patrol axe “totally unacceptable”

Tuesday, January 11, 2022Thursday, January 20, 2022

Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.

Council’s out of hours phoneline goes down while street flooded

Thursday, January 6, 2022Thursday, January 6, 2022

On Monday, anyone who attempted to contact Caerphilly County Borough Council on its out of hours number was met with an answerphone message.

Bus station toilets could close if vandalism and fee-dodging continues

Thursday, December 30, 2021Thursday, December 30, 2021

Blackwood Bus Station toilets could be closed if vandalism and fee-dodging continues, the chair of the Caerphilly County Borough Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned.

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