Granville Wise was born and brought up in Llanbradach, before moving away as a teenager. Now aged 83, the village he still calls home holds a special place in his heart.
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Campaigners have more time to save Bluebell Woods after sale delayed
Bluebell Woods campaigners staged a protest outside the auctioneers selling the land on Monday morning, and were invited in for a coffee and a chat.
Residents to protest over Bluebell Woods sale outside Paul Fosh Auctions offices
Campaigners who want to see a woodland brought into community ownership are set to protest outside the auctioneers selling it on behalf of the landowner.
Fundraiser to bring Bluebell Woods into community’s hands launched
A community fundraiser aiming to ensure the much-loved Bluebell Woods is “preserved for future generations” has been launched.
Bluebell Woods up for auction, but obligation to restore land still remains
Bluebell Woods, near Llanbradach, was dug up last summer without planning permission. Now the land is being auctioned.
Treatment of elderly lady by Meals on Wheels employee criticised by local politicians
Wayne David, MP for Caerphilly, has called for the council to provide Llanbradach resident Jane McTighe with a comprehensive care package.
Plaid councillor hits out at deputy leader over new senior officer comments
Councillors have approved a spend of £300,000 for the appointment of two senior officers – including a deputy chief executive and a deputy finance officer.
Councillor “encouraged” by grass cutting policy but insists “there is a long way to go”
Plaid Cymru’s Colin Mann, who represents the Llanbradach ward, last month called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to do more to boost biodiversity.
“There’s a storm brewing throughout the country like no other” – senior councillors defend £37.8m underspend
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed underspends of £37.8 million in its latest budget outturn for 2021/22.
“Unnecessary” grass cutting should be reviewed, councillor argues
Llanbradach councillor Colin Mann has written to the council’s Economy and Environment Director, Mark Williams, to raise concerns over “unnecessary” grass cutting.