Gelligaer’s Greenhill Primary School has been officially opened by Education Minister Leighton Andrews and Caerphilly County Borough Mayor Vera Jenkins.The cutting-edge primary school, which is the first in Wales and England to…
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Gelligaer compost plan rejected by council
A waste firm has said it has an “uncertain” future after its plans for a new composting facility were rejected by councillors.Bryn Compost had applied for planning permission to build an indoor…
Another environment award for Greenhill Primary in Gelligaer
Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer has won another major award for its environmental design.The building is the country’s only Energy Performance Certificate A+ rated school because of its energy efficient design.The £3.95million…
Latest police collecting card scheme launched in Bargoed
Police in Bargoed have launched a new set of ‘Top Trump’ style cards to help local children get to know their local officers.Each member of the Bargoed Neighbourhood Policing Team and the…
Appeal to locate owner of medals recovered in Gelligaer
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find the owner of a collection of medals recovered from a property in Gelligaer following a search warrant. The search on the property was carried…
Officials investigate after 50 bags of asbestos dumped on Gelligaer Common
More than 50 bags of asbestos were found dumped on Gelligaer Common, near Fochriw.Environment Agency Wales officers have launched an investigation to trace those responsible.Some asbestos sheets appeared to have been correctly…
National award for environmentally friendly Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer
The country’s only A+ energy rated school, situarted in Gelligaer, has won a national award for its low impact on the environment.Greenhill Primary School, which has the highest energy rating for any…
New fitness classes held in Gelligaer
Residents of Gelligaer can get in shape thanks to two new fitness classes being run in Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall.Funded by the Sports Council for Wales, the fitness classes are:A Circuits…
Climate Change Commissioner for Wales visits top energy efficient school
The Climate Change Commissioner and Sustainable Futures Commissioner for Wales has paid a visit to Caerphilly County Borough’s most energy efficient school. Peter Davies visited Greenhill Primary School, in Gelligaer, on Wednesday after…
Revamped Church hall opens in Gelligaer
The Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall in Gelligaer has been reopened after a £540,000 refurbishment.The new hall, complete with internet café and committee rooms, was officially unveiled by Lord Lieutenant of Gwent…