More than half a billion pounds of new funding has been pumped into health and social care in Wales to help the sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council to offer “appropriate support” to refugees amid Afghanistan crisis
Councils across Wales have agreed to support refugees fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control of the country.
All 16 and 17-year-olds to be offered vaccine by end of week
All 16 and 17-year-olds in Wales will have been offered a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the week, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
Timber frame factory set to open in the Autumn
The factory, which is currently being developed at Pontygwindy Industrial Estate in Caerphilly town, will be used to build timber frame structures for houses.
Use of fossil fuels to heat new social housing to be banned
The use of fossil fuels to heat newly-built social housing will be banned in Wales from October, the Welsh Government has announced.
Most coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in Wales
Most coronavirus restrictions in Wales will come to an end this weekend, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.
Hefin David MS: “Fewer people are being admitted to hospital and there have been significantly fewer deaths”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David talks about the vaccine rollout, easing of restrictions and heatwaves.
Major wind farm development could see communities benefit from £1m a year
Around 20 wind turbines measuring 200 metres high could be built on a site north of Senghenydd
Self-isolation payments set to increase to £750
The self-isolation support scheme started in November last year to support those who cannot work form home, as well as parents or carers on low incomes whose children are forced to self-isolate.
Grants for parents to cover cost of school uniform and equipment
Eligible parents in Caerphilly County Borough are now able to apply online for a £125 grant to cover school uniforms and equipment.