Archive for 2010
Coleg Gwent and Ystrad Mynach College could merge
 | Coleg Gwent, which has a campus at Crosskeys, and Ystrad Mynach College could merge as part of a shake-up of post 16 education. The governors of the two colleges have entered into talks about a possible merger as part of a wider alliance with the University of Wales, Newport. The three organisations have said it could lead to a merger of all three in the longer term. |
11 new Gwent Police recruits welcomed
 | Eleven new police officers have begun their beat after graduating from training. The officers took part in a passing out parade on Friday and have been welcomed by Gwent Police Chief Constable Mick Giannasi. He said: “These officers join the eleven others who were welcomed into the force in the… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly’s 1950 Eisteddfod to be celebrated
Caerphilly will host an important celebratory event on Friday to mark the anniversaries of two of the county borough’s most historic occasions. The event will celebrate both the 60th anniversary of the National Eisteddfod being held in Caerphilly, and the birth of Evan James, the poet who composed the words… Continue Reading |
Abertridwr motorist jailed for death crash
A motorist who killed his front seat passenger when he crashed while overtaking a lorry has been jailed for two years. Jonathan Craig, 27, who is also known as Spencer Craig, of St Anne’s Gardens, Abertridwr, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Thursday. Last month the architect was convicted… Continue Reading |
Gwent Police budget agreed – 3.85% increase on council tax
Next year’s budget for Gwent Police has been agreed by Gwent Police Authority. The budget for April 2010 to March 2011 is £121.6 million – a 3.2% increase from the current financial year. This means there will be a 3.85% increase for council taxpayers, equivalent to a £6.72 increase for… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly Council tenants to vote on housing transfer
Residents living in council houses across Caerphilly County Borough will be balloted on whether or not their homes will be given away to a housing association. At a meeting last night, councillors voted to allow the stock transfer of 11,000 council-owned homes to a registered social landlord meaning tenants will… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly Council’s scam letters campaign continues
 | There is still time left for residents to help beat scammers by get rid of any suspect post they may have had through the door. The “Scamnesty” campaign by Trading Standards and the Office of Fair Trading, and supported by Caerphilly County Borough Council, encourages people to drop their scam mailings into special “Scamnesty” bins during February. Councillor Lyn Ackerman said: “We are fully behind this excellent month-long campaign to raise awareness of scams and scam mailings.” |
New Pontlottyn video production business helped by council
 | A young media and film graduate from Caerphilly County Borough is hoping to corner the local video production market with his new business venture. Scott Phllips has launched a new multimedia business called Everlong Productions from a base in Pontlottyn. The firm offers clients a wide range of video and DVD production skills covering events, music, corporate and weddings. |
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