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Visas should be waived for Ukrainians fleeing war, say councillors

The UK Government should “show compassion” and waive visas for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, councillors have said.

An extra £15m could be put towards building more council houses across Caerphilly County Borough.

Last month, the Welsh Government announced its Cost of Living Support Scheme to help people cope with rising utility bills.

People aged 75 and over, older care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed are now being invited for their vaccine.

South Wales East Senedd Member Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about day centre provision in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Family members left bereaved as a result of the NHS contaminated blood scandal have until the end of the month to claim backdated support payments.

The revamp could see a new layout in the library, which will include a children’s space, a laptop lounge and a Welsh language book collection.

Senior councillors have backed plans to increase the number of Welsh speakers and promote the language across Caerphilly County Borough.

Senior Caerphilly councillors have backed plans to spend more than £2.1 million on a “flagship” multi-purpose visitor centre at Parc Penallta.

It is part of a council strategy which aims to prevent and address homelessness through a rapid re-housing approach.