The 12 successful applicants have started a 16 week induction programme on temporary contracts with a view to gaining fulltime and permanent employment in the near future.
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Gwent pension fund to transfer £660 million into low carbon scheme
The pension fund – which manages pensions for Torfaen, Newport, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly – is looking to reduce its carbon footprint after it was revealed by Friends of the Earth that it invested £245 milllion into fossil fuel companies in 2016/17.
Caerphilly County Borough Council updates Corporate Plan
The council has announced it will seek to improve education and employment opportunities as part of its recently updated Corporate Plan.
“Community spirit is still strong and that we can come together and enjoy the opportunity to have fun some fun”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses recent carnivals, planning and a new ‘Community Star’.
Caerphilly AM urges Welsh Government to reject Gwern y Domen development plans
Plans to build up to 618 new homes on greenfield land on Gwern y Domen were unanimously rejected by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee on August 14.
New use for arson-hit former Poundstretcher site
A gap has been left along Blackwood’s high street since May 2013, when the shop was demolished having been deliberately set on fire.
Abertridwr residents ‘celebrate’ three-year anniversary of wall collapse
The wall, which is on the road leading to St Annes Gardens, collapsed in August 2016 and has still not been fixed.
Phillipstown community carnival praised by organisers
The carnival procession, which was headed by Carnival Queen Jessica Prosser, saw scores of people walking the streets in fancy dress.
Former mayor and Argoed councillor receives British Empire Medal
During his spell as Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough in 2015/16, Leon Gardiner helped raise around £18,000 for Ty Hafan and MacMillan.
Welsh Government minister visits ‘Food and Fun’ session at Upper Rhymney Primary School
The sessions, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, are being held across seven primary schools over the summer holidays as part of a Welsh Government scheme.