An able-bodied councillor who spent a week in a wheelchair was denied his usual place in the council chamber because of poor disabled access.
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Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet approves new school in Oakdale
A new £18m million secondary school for Oakdale and Pontllanfraith has been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet.
Caerphilly County Borough Council bans electronic cigarettes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has banned the use of electronic cigarettes by employees in all council buildings and vehicles.
Gwent Police have an eye-dea to fight antisocial behaviour
Gwent Police have spent over £800 on posters and banners in an attempt to stop antisocial behaviour.
Caerphilly Council leader Harry Andrews to retire
Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Harry Andrews has announced he is standing down to spend more time with his family.
Caerphilly’s Front Room Café gives home comfort without the washing up
Caerphilly’s homeliest café is proving a hit with locals who can’t get enough of its front room hospitality.
Rhymney Harpist wins Caerphilly Young Musician of the Year
The 2014 Caerphilly Young Musician of the Year was won by harpist Eluned Hollyman.
Caerphilly Council defends car parking charge plan for country parks
Caerphilly County Borough Council has defended plans to introduce car parking charges at its country parks.Under the proposals, visitors to the parks will be charged for car parking in a bid to…
Protesters say no to Nant Llesg open cast mine in Rhymney Valley
A protest against the proposed Nant Llesg open cast mine near Rhymney attracted 200 people outside Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Penallta House offices.
2,000 Caerphilly pupils see drugs play
More than 2,000 pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough have seen a hard-hitting play warning of the dangers of drugs.