Recycling figures increased during Christmas week, it has been announced, after more than 140 tonnes of recycling was collected across Caerphilly County Borough.
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Environmental work of groups and volunteers recognised at awards ceremony
Schools, groups and volunteers’ environmental work across Caerphilly County Borough has been recognised at an annual awards ceremony.
Pupils learn new skills by mucking in at Cwmfelinfach farm
A working farm in Cwmfelinfach is providing valuable educational experiences for children with additional learning needs.
Vote of no confidence in Caerphilly council leader withdrawn
A motion calling for a vote of no confidence in the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been withdrawn over concerns it could have interfered with disciplinary proceedings against three senior local authority bosses.
Plans for a new gym at site of vacant supermarket in Blackwood given go-ahead
Plans to transform the site of a former supermarket in Blackwood into two new shops and a gym have been given the green light by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
Crosskeys students get stuck in at Waunfawr Park
A group of students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus have embarked on community improvement work as part of their studies.
Country parks bring in less than forecast in car parking charges
Controversial parking charges in country parks have brought in tens of thousands of pounds less in revenue than originally forecast.
What is going on? The full story of the £2.5m council pay scandal
The full cost to taxpayers of the long-running pay scandal at Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to hit £2.5 million, the local authority has confirmed. The row has been rumbling on for more than four years, and it is easy to forget the twists and turns it has taken. Richard Gurner takes a look back at how the scandal developed…
“Suspended” Caerphilly Council bosses at centre of pay scandal have actually been on paid leave
Three senior bosses at the centre of a pay scandal at Caerphilly County Borough Council have been on paid leave from the local authority after their suspension was secretly brought to an end earlier this year.
Plans to build houses on Oakdale Golf Course could yet be rejected
Plans to build 175 homes on a golf course, could still be rejected at a planning appeal.