Archive for 2010
Caerphilly Council boss resigns
 | The chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has resigned after 14 years with the local authority. The council has said Stuart Rosser, who has been chief executive for the last five years, will leave his post at Christmas and retire. Mr Rosser has been with the council for 14… Continue Reading |
Former Mayor chosen by Plaid for Blackwood by-election
 | Blackwood Town councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to fight the July 8 by-election for a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council. Married with two daughters, Andrew, 43, lives at Twynyffald Road and has been a town councillor since 2008. He was mayor of Blackwood in 2008-09.… Continue Reading |
Man arrested after motorbike and car collide near Brynmawr
A man has been arrested after a road accident yesterday. Gwent Police is appealing for information to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at about 1pm on Thursday June 3. A car and a motorcycle were involved in the collision on the main road, King Street, between Ebbw Vale… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly car parking charges to increase
Car parking charges in Caerphilly County Borough are set to rise to boost the council’s finances. Councillors are considering a £1.50 charge for drivers using park and ride car parks at railway stations and increasing pay and display fees by up to 30%. Council officers have said the rises are… Continue Reading |
Risca PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Risca area will be held this month. Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers and partners have been doing to address local priorities, and to help identify what issues… Continue Reading |
Bargoed Carnival on June 12
The Bargoed Carnival takes place this year on June 12 at Heolddu Playing Fields, Bargoed. The event is a free family fun day and will feature live music from local bands, a funfair, dance demonstrations, children’s activities, food and a licensed bar. Marquees will house craft, food and charity stalls.… Continue Reading |
Gwent Police anti-drink drive campaign launched
 | Gwent Police has launched its summer crackdown on drink and drug drivers. The force will lead the month-long national campaign on behalf of the four Welsh police forces. The campaign was launched at Blackwood’s Asda store yesterday. Last year in Wales a total of 35,347 motorists took part in the… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly mum-to-be pledges to use green nappies
 | A mum-to-be has pledged to use reusable nappies instead of disposable ones for her new baby after winning a council prize. Laura Bowden, 27, from Caerphilly won a reusable nappy starter pack after entering a Real Nappy Week prize draw organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council. Councillor Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member… Continue Reading |
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