The by-election comes after Lindsay Whittle was elected to the Senedd in October’s Caerphilly by-election – forcing him to step down from his role as a county councillor.
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Student ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror smash on Wyllie Bends prompts fresh safety calls
Phoebe Miller, 19, of Ynysddu was driving on the B4351 Wyllie Bends early Sunday morning, December 7, at around 1.30am.
A469 repairs will benefit residents who feel ‘forgotten about’
An A469 repair project will restore connections to the Upper Rhymney Valley and ensure the safety of residents who “very often feel neglected and forgotten about”, its backers say.
Public space revamped as part of regeneration project
A public space in the heart of Pontlottyn has been spruced up with new trees, wildflowers, and railings as part of a council regeneration project.
Fire service precept could rise by almost 3% for Caerphilly Council taxpayers
The fire service, which covers Caerphilly County Borough as well as nine other local authority areas across south Wales, is currently consulting on its budget proposals for 2026/2027.
Council set to seek new operator for Miners’ Institute
Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run by an “established” non-profit organisation in future, under new proposals.
‘False statements’ row over council’s withdrawal from anti-nuclear group
An anti-nuclear partnership’s officer has blasted Caerphilly County Borough Council over comments made when it withdrew from the group.
A469 repairs could cost £20m and begin next autumn
After more than a decade of disruption, repairs to the A469 between Pontlottyn and Tirphil could begin next autumn, at a cost of around £20 million.
Bargoed Christmas Market 2025 cancelled due to forecasted high winds
It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.
Caerphilly and Blackwood’s Christmas events bring combined 5,500 visitors to borough
Christmas events in Caerphilly and Blackwood drew more than 5,000 visitors to Caerphilly County Borough last month.