First Minister Carwyn Jones joined pupils from two Rhymney Valley primary schools as they marked the start of work on a new ‘super school’ in the area.
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No change to borough’s bin collection schedule over Christmas, says council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed that its bin collection services will not change over Christmas.
Fake goods worth over £1 million seized after social media complaints
Over £1 million worth of counterfeit goods have been seized by local authorities, after it emerged that residents had been stung buying fake items from sellers on social media.
Public park in Cwmgelli saved after council withdraws sale plans
Residents in Cwmgelli, near Blackwood, are celebrating after plans to sell off a park for a housing development were scrapped.
Council reduces reliance on B&Bs following Argoed murder
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it has “significantly reduced” its reliance on using Bed and Breakfasts for emergency homeless accommodation.
‘Bedroom Tax’ has cost council tenants £3.7 million since 2013
Council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough will have paid out £3.7 million in additional rent payments since the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax was introduced three years ago.
Over 2,000 gifts pledged to Operation Santa for Christmas
Residents and local businesses have pledged more than 2,000 gifts to disadvantaged children this Christmas as part of the council-run Operation Santa appeal.
Gwern y Domen Conservation Group wins sustainability award
The Gwern y Domen Conservation Group has won a prestigious award for its efforts in a fight against a 618-home development between Rudry and Caerphilly.
Trethomas’ oldest building to make way for care home
The oldest building in Trethomas is set to be demolished to make way for a care home.
Traffic chaos in Llanbradach leaves residents undecided on plans
Temporary measures to ease congestion in Llanbradach have had a mixed response from residents.