Rural areas of Caerphilly County Borough are to receive a £3.3m funding boost through the Welsh Assembly and European Union.Caerphilly schemes that will benefit from the cash include a project to improve…
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New nursery in Gelligaer to open after council help
A former stables set in the grounds of an old rectory is to open as a nursery in the New Year after help from Caerphilly Council.Bunny Meadow Day Nursery is based in…
Public artwork unveiled in Blackwood
Two new pieces of public artwork have been unveiled in Blackwood town centre.The first sculpture ‘Workhorses’ by local artist Rubin Eynon has been unveiled on the approach to Blackwood bus station.The eye-catching…
Tredomen playground re-opens amid political row between Labour and Plaid Cymru
Parents and community volunteers have celebrated the re-opening of a children’s playground in Tredomen – with a war of words breaking out between Labour and Plaid Cymru.The playground was closed down last…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 15
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Thousands of visitors attracted to Caerphilly town for Medieval Christmas Fayre
Thousands of visitors packed out Caerphilly on the weekend as it held its annual Medieval Christmas Fayre.Visitors from as far afield as Lancashire, Wiltshire and the West Midlands flocked to the town,…
3,253 ex-miners in Wales died awaiting compensation for chest disease
Thousands of ex-miners across Wales died while awaiting compensation for chest disease, according to figures from the Government.Figures from the Freedom of Information reveal that 3,253 died waiting for compensation.Plaid Cymru Assembly…
Ystrad Mynach craft business given funding for new equipment
An Ystrad Mynach business which produces bespoke timber designs continues to go from strength-to-strength after it received grant funding throughCaerphilly County Borough Council.Craft Wales, based on the Dyffryn Business Park, manufactures and…
New multiplex cinema a possibility for Bargoed
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…
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…