Welsh Government ministers have expressed concerns over UK Government plans to replace the Human Rights Act.
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Business support package applications now open
The application process opened this week, and is open to businesses in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors affected by Covid restrictions.
Councillors back introduction of more than 200km of new walking and cycling routes
Senior councillors have backed plans for up to 216km of new walking and cycling routes to be introduced across Caerphilly County Borough.
New Children’s Commissioner for Wales appointed
Rocio Cifuentes will take up the role in April, replacing the departing Sally Holland – who has served in the role since 2015.
Councillors’ “Deep concerns” over impact of National Insurance and inflation rises
National Insurance increases and inflation rises will increase the council’s running costs by £8.7m, senior councillors have warned.
No changes to Covid regulations in Wales as it remains at alert level two
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the current Covid regulations will not be changing following the latest weekly review.
Hefin David MS talks apprenticeships and training
Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David discusses apprenticeship schemes and work and training programmes in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Changes to Covid testing rules to ease demand for PCR tests
Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 using a lateral flow test, without showing symptoms of the virus, will no longer need to confirm their result with a PCR test.
Schools to get £5.5m funding to become more Covid-secure
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will get £5.5m funding to become more Covid-secure, as part of a Welsh Government package.
Councils to receive extra funding from Welsh Government
Caerphilly County Borough will receive a 8.5% funding increase from the Welsh Government for 2022/23.