The latest phase in the regeneration of Bargoed town centre has begun.Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, has welcomed the beginning of work on the £8.3m town centre improvement…
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Caerphilly AM questions cost of free Christmas car parking
Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has expressed surprise over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plan to drop pay and display charges for the two week run up to Christmas.The council announced the plan last…
Anger at plans to close railway footbridge in Caerphilly town
Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly town have launched a campaign against the planned closure of a well-used railway footbridge.The footbridge, which which spans the Rhymney Valley line from King Edward Avenue to…
Free parking in Caerphilly County Borough town centres for Christmas shoppers
Christmas shoppers in town centres across Caerphily County Borough will be able to enjoy free parking.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to the introduction of two hour free parking in all…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 6
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.ASSEMBLY ELECTIONSAt the weekend Plaid Cymru members picked their South Wales East list candidates for…
Groundwork Caerphilly awarded £730,000 lottery money
A Grade II listed building is set to have a new lease of life after a charity was awarded £731,971 by the Big Lottery Fund.Groundwork Caerphilly will take ownership of Ty Mynyddislwyn…
Bedwas firm to double in size by Christmas
A Caerphilly-based business, trading in one of the toughest sectors during a recession, will be doubling in size by Christmas.Specialist Precast Products’ new owners Martyn Fear and Martin Beechey have taken over…
Caerphilly-based manufacturer expands with EU money
A Caerphilly-based manufacturer specialising in products for the healthcare sector is continuing with its programme of expansion and taking on more staff. Direct HealthCare Services, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate,…
Standing ovation for Ron Davies at Plaid conference
Former Welsh Secretary and current Caerphilly councillor Ron Davies received a standing ovation on Saturday at Plaid Cymru’s annual conference.Mr Davies, who famously quit Tony Blair’s Cabinet in 1998 after a “moment…
Lindsay Whittle seeks Plaid selection for Assembly election
Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed he is seeking to stand in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections.It was believed that Cllr Whittle would not be…