Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Tag: Kevin Etheridge

Report into chief executive pay row accusations submitted

Thursday, June 6, 2019Thursday, June 6, 2019

Caerphilly council suspended Anthony O’Sullivan on full pay in 2013 after he was accused of ordering unlawful pay rises for himself and his colleagues.

£425k salaries to support council’s new transformation strategy

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Similar plans have been adopted in Newport and Monmouthshire, with both councils creating £50 million investment funds.

Pontllanfraith leisure centre – the story so far

Wednesday, May 29, 2019Wednesday, May 29, 2019

After months of protests, marches, and debates, it has taken a High Court order to put the brakes on the closure of Pontllanfraith leisure centre. Niall Griffiths asks: how did we get here?

Housing developer launches appeal after council blocks Blackwood development

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Persimmon Homes were refused planning permission by Caerphilly County Borough Council to build on six fields north of the Grove Park estate last November.

Progress made on public toilets in Blackwood

Friday, April 26, 2019

Developers of the planned “Artisan Market” met with council officials recently to discuss ways for public toilets to be reopened.

Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure plans rejected by councillors

Thursday, March 28, 2019

A motion to close the facility by June failed to gain the support of the regeneration and environment scrutiny committee on Tuesday.

Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre could be closed by June

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Caerphilly County Borough Council say the facility is too expensive to run amid plans to overhaul sports and recreation services in the borough.

Caerphilly County Borough Council leisure strategy call-in rejected

Friday, December 7, 2018Friday, December 7, 2018

An attempt to call in Caerphilly Council’s sports and active recreation strategy for further scrutiny has been turned down.

Plans for up to 300 new homes at Grove Park thrown out by planning committee

Monday, October 15, 2018Friday, July 2, 2021

Plans to build up to 300 homes have been thrown out by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Planning Committee.

Anger after controversial plans for housing in Blackwood approved

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Residents and councillors have expressed anger and confusion over a decision to approve a controversial housing development in Blackwood.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • Next

Latest News

  • All 60 Senedd Members have signed Vikki Howells' letter
    Senedd Members remember Hefin David and call for change in suicide reportingThursday, April 2, 2026
  • 36 Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, pictured in June 2025
    HMO plans turned down over flood riskThursday, April 2, 2026
  • The fire engine being donated to Kharkiv Airport in eastern Ukraine
    Fire engines from south Wales donated to war-torn UkraineThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Polling stations
    One week to go for election hopefuls to submit their nomination papersThursday, April 2, 2026
  • From left: Gareth Jones, Shaun Nicholls, and Diane Elmer
    New pre-loved shop supporting adults with learning disabilities into workThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Ambulance response times improve across GwentThursday, April 2, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Machen Cricket ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.