The chief executive and leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council have issued a joint statement on the suspension of Cefn Fforest councillor Graham Simmonds.The joint statement by Anthony O’Sullivan, chief executive, and…
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Morrisons supermarket confirmed for Bargoed regeneration scheme
Supermarket chain Morrisons has officially been unveiled as the tenant for an ambitious development in Bargoed which will see 300 new jobs created.It has been a year since the company was announced…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 23
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.VOTE YES FOR WALESThis will be my last blog before Wales goes to the polls…
Caerphilly Council leader Whittle urges rail company change after nightmare journey
Councillor Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly council, has spoken of his nightmare rail journey from Murrayfield last weekend – when many fans had to stand for the whole journey.The fervent…
Redevelopment plans revealed for old Caerphilly town Post Office
Plans for a new development to replace the old Post Office in Caerphilly town centre have been revealed.The new building, designed to compliment the near-by tourism information centre, will house a library,…
Caerphilly Council’s u-turn on park and ride charge
Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided to drop plans to charge for car parking at park and ride sites – for now.The Plaid Cymru-led executive cabinet has deferred the scheme to levy…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 9
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news including the announcement that the BBC Proms in the Park event is coming to Caerphilly Castle.
Rural grant-funded businesses visited by senior councillors
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough Council that have received grant funding to help them grow have been visited by senior councillors.Cabinet members visited some of the businesses which received grants from the…
Caerphilly Castle to host BBC Proms in the Park
The BBC has announced it will be holding its annual Proms in the Park event at Caerphilly Castle.
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 26
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including the campaign for a Yes vote in March’s referendum.