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Tag: Blackwood Town Council

Election candidate’s leaflets delayed after Royal Mail ‘human error’

Friday, June 28, 2024Tuesday, May 6, 2025

An election candidate says he has lodged an official complaint after leaflets promoting his campaign were allegedly delivered to homes in the wrong constituency.

Bank starts pop-up services as old branch set to become piri piri restaurant

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

HSBC will reportedly start a pop-up banking service in Blackwood, as its old branch is set to be converted into a piri piri chicken restaurant.

Town sad to lose departing PCSO who was ‘second to none’

Thursday, March 7, 2024Thursday, March 7, 2024

A police community support officer for Blackwood has won praise from the town mayor for making a “very positive impact”.

Council signs Armed Forces Covenant ahead of Remembrance

Monday, November 6, 2023Monday, November 6, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council has signed a pledge to treat current and former Armed Forces personnel fairly.

Defibrillator returned to Blackwood after being vandalised for the fourth time

Tuesday, September 12, 2023Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A life-saving defibrillator has been returned to Blackwood High Street after the casing housing the machine was vandalised in August.

“Something needs to be done”: Defibrillator vandalised for the fourth time

Tuesday, August 8, 2023Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fortunately, the defibrillator itself, which costs around £1,300, was saved – but the plastic casing protecting it was destroyed.

Blackwood Beach Party draws record footfall with more than 7,000 visitors

Monday, July 10, 2023

More than 7,000 visitors arrived in Blackwood as the town held its annual beach party over the weekend – a record footfall for the event.

Blackwood Beach Party returns this weekend

Monday, July 3, 2023Thursday, July 6, 2023

On Saturday July 8 from 9am to 5pm there will sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained. 

Blackwood Beach Party returns this summer

Tuesday, June 13, 2023Thursday, June 29, 2023

This comes after last year’s event was cancelled and replaced with the Blackwood Spring Fair following the death of the late Queen.

Town mayor praises “total motivation and commitment” of Wales Air Ambulance

Wednesday, April 19, 2023Wednesday, April 19, 2023

During his year-long term as town Blackwood town mayor, Cllr George Edwards has been raising money for his chosen charity, the Wales Air Ambulance.

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