In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, the potential merging of local authorities, employment levels, and tackling fly-tippers.
Tag: Senedd
Start-up funding on offer for would-be local entrepreneurs
The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (Welsh ICE), has opened its next round of funding for would-be entrepreneurs with a great business idea.
Bill to give Wales more power progresses to House of Lords
A new law which will give Wales further powers has been backed by MPs.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: September 7, 2016
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about a recent spell as a delivery man, a bright future for Caerphilly businesses, and a return to the Senedd.
Nant Y Parc Primary School gets a taste for politics
The school council of Nant Y Parc Primary recently visited the Welsh Assembly, where they debated and agreed the introduction of a ‘sugar tax’ on fizzy drinks.
UKIP’s Caerphilly chairman Sam Gould says public spat between AMs will not affect rising local membership
Sam Gould, UKIP Caerphilly branch chairman, says infighting in the party ranks will not affect the “united” Caerphilly members.
Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore’s blog: August 22, 2016
In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore reflects on a fall in unemployment figures, cancer treatment times, and tackling domestic violence.“News is by its very nature the atypical….
Pupils from Rhymney Comprehensive School take a trip to the Senedd
Pupils and teachers from Rhymney Comprehensive School got a chance to see Welsh politics up close and personal on Tuesday, July 12, as they took a trip to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
AMs call for action to reduce highest pollution levels on A472 Hafodyrynys road
Two Assembly Members have called on the Welsh Government to address recent problems around a heavily polluted road in Caerphilly County Borough.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: May 16, 2016
In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, recently elected Caerphilly AM Hefin David pays tribute to his predecessor and fellow campaigners, and speaks about an interesting first day in the Senedd.