A petition to stop the closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute has attracted more than 1,000 signatures in its first 24 hours, as backers call for the “important asset” to be saved.
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Council’s plans to close two heritage sites branded ‘cuts in the wrong places’
Llancaiach Fawr and Blackwood Miners’ Institute could both be “mothballed” and have their funding withdrawn by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
‘Concern’ over funding for some of borough’s major cultural sites
A senior councillor has warned that all options are on the table when it comes to turning around Caerphilly County Borough Council’s finances.
Housing plans could be axed due to council dispute with Welsh Government
Plans to build thousands of new homes in Maesycwmmer are likely to be axed following a dispute between Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Welsh Government.
“Total shock”: Councillor overwhelmed with support following OBE announcement
Independent councillor for Blackwood, Kevin Etheridge, is set to receive his OBE from the King, but says “it will never change me”.
Ex-MP, councillor, and mountain rescuer recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Former Caerphilly MP Wayne David, Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge, and mountain rescuer Penelope Brockman have all been recognised.
Bank starts pop-up services as old branch set to become piri piri restaurant
HSBC will reportedly start a pop-up banking service in Blackwood, as its old branch is set to be converted into a piri piri chicken restaurant.
Council lays out ambitions to make town ‘attractive and prosperous’
A new masterplan for Blackwood will show traders and investors the area is “a great place to do business”, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader.
Cefn Fforest couple who shared a pram to celebrate 62nd anniversary
Brian and Margaret Main grew-up as neighbours on Addison Street, Cefn Fforest, before eventually marrying in in 1962.
Calls for public inquiry after second body mix-up at Grange Hospital
There are calls for a public inquiry after a health board admitted releasing the wrong bodies to two different families in a hospital mortuary mix-up.