The redevelopment of Bargoed town centre could include a new multiplex cinema.Last week Caerphilly Council’s cabinet agreed to investigate the possibility of a new multiplex cinema as part of the second phase…
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Free Caerphilly Castle entry for children during Christmas Fayre
Children will be able to get into Caerphilly Castle for free during a special two-day Christmas event next weekend.Leaders from Caerphilly County Borough Council recently met with heritage body Cadw to persuade…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 1
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.CLAIM HELP WITH YOUR HEATING BILLSWith weather bitterly cold, I wanted to draw attention to…
£400m education plans discussed by Caerphilly Council
Ambitious £400m plans to transform education in Caerphilly County Borough have been discussed by councillors.In March this year, the Welsh Assembly Government announced a shake-up in the way new school buildings were…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 17
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.LABOUR LET DOWN WALES – AGAINLabour’s failure to change a system that saw Wales send…
Caerphilly Council announces cabinet reshuffle
Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced changes to its cabinet to reflect a recent management reshuffle.Council leader Lindsay Whittle explained: “I have revised the portfolio responsibilities of a number of my cabinet…
Caerphilly Plaid and Labour row intensifies with leaked email
The row being played out in Caerphilly County Borough between Plaid Cymru and Labour shows no sign of abating following another email row.Plaid are claiming Labour is in “disarray” after it was…
Councillors call for free entry to Caerphilly Castle for Christmas Fayre
Leaders from Caerphilly County Borough Council will meet with heritage body Cadw this week to discuss free entry to Caerphilly Castle for a special two-day Christmas event.The Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre takes…
Ron Davies “favourite” to win Caerphilly for Plaid Cymru in 2011
Former Welsh Secretary Ron Davies has been named the favourite to become Caerphilly’s next Assembly Member in 2011.Councillor Davies, who is a cabinet member on Caerphilly County Borough Council, is standing in…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 3
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.LABOUR BEHAVING LIKE TORIESI was staggered to read that Labour controlled Rhondda Cynon Taf council…