Blackwood Bus Station toilets could be closed if vandalism and fee-dodging continues, the chair of the Caerphilly County Borough Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned.
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Councillor Kevin Etheridge named community champion at national awards
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge has said he is “overwhelmed” after being named Community Champion of the year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Direct bus service to Grange Hospital could be running by early 2022
A direct bus service to the Grange Hospital could be running by early next year, according to Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David and First Minister Mark Drakeford.
Council confirms discussions to introduce bus route to Grange Hospital, but how else can you get there?
A direct public transport link is a possibility for the future. In the meantime, a community project is being launched to run a minibus service from the Caerphilly town area.
Day care centre motion rejected by council
Carers have called for day centres to operate as they did before the pandemic, but the council has said this is not possible because the service users are vulnerable to Covid.
Councillors back plans to tackle homelessness
According to Caerphilly County Borough Council, there are 281 people currently in temporary accommodation due to homelessness.
Councillor nominated for community champion award
Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award.
Motion to abolish car parking charges rejected by Caerphilly Council
A motion calling for free parking at council-owned car parks has been rejected by members of Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Olympians to be awarded Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
Councillors have voted unanimously to award Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams the Freedom of the Borough.
“Thorough” public consultation into day care centre provision to be held
Currently, day care centres are operating on a limited basis due to Covid restrictions, which has drawn fierce criticism from carers and opposition parties.