Former Welsh Secretary and Caerphilly councillor Ron Davies has praised Plaid’s record in control of Caerphilly County Borough Council during a speech at the party’s Spring Conference in Cardiff.The council cabinet member…
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AM Cuthbert highlights parking issues around Caerphilly Indoor Market
Parking at Caerphilly Indoor Market is a headache for people living nearby, according to Assembly Member Jeff Cuthbert.The Labour AM called for action to ease parking issues after visiting the market and…
New ‘Village Green’ approved for Trethomas
An area of land used as playing fields in Trethomas has been granted ‘Village Green’ status by councillors.The land is close to the former Bedwas Colliery site, which has been earmarked for…
Half of small business will not pay business rates if Plaid win Assembly
Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly Assembly candidate Ron Davies has welcomed plans by the party to try and support small and medium businesses with their proposed policies.The headline policy announced by Plaid Cymru leader…
Caerphilly Assembly election hots up with more cross words from Plaid and Labour
The election battle to decide Caerphilly’s next Assembly Member in May is hotting up after a fresh exchange of views between the two leading candidates.Labour’s current AM Jeff Cuthbert will go head-to-head…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 14
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David talks about the upcoming Assembly elections in May.Please can one of the nationalist councillors who regularly reads this blog tell…
Rail electrification plan for Valley Lines welcomed by Ron Davies
Plans to electrify the Valley Lines rail network have been welcomed by Plaid Cymru’s Assembly candidate Ron Davies.In a statement at Westminster recently, the Transport Secretary committed the UK Government to working…
New look Caerphilly Visitor Guide gets St David’s Day launch
The Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2011 has received a St David’s Day launch at Caerphilly’s Tourist Information CentreThe guide has been updated with a modern look and feel and there is more emphasis…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 28
In his second blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David explains why a Yes vote is needed in Thursday’s referendum.
Ron Davies meets Aberfan survivor
Ron Davies got the chance to renew old acquaintances with Gaynor Madgwick, a survivor of the 1966 Aberfan Disaster, when he recently opened a jobs fair in Caerphilly.The Caerphilly Council cabinet member…