Archive for 2010
No footbridge tribute for late Risca councillor
A new footbridge planned for Risca will not bear the name of a late councillor. A 155-name petition was handed to Caerphilly County Borough Council in support of naming the bridge at the new Tesco development, at the Old Foundry site, after Keith Griffiths. Councillor Griffiths had served the town… Continue Reading |
Community safety events in Aber Valley
Two community safety events are being held next week in the Aber Valley for residents aged over 50. Pupils from St Cenydd Comprehensive School will be performing a short play, during the two events, about the dangers associated with doorstep rogue traders and bogus callers. Gwent Police, Caerphilly County Borough… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly Council website rated highly
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s website has been rated highly in a survey of its users. A national survey undertaken by the Society of Information Technology Management recognised www.caerphilly.gov.uk as an example of good practice. It was rated highly for features such as paying council bills online, applying for jobs, requesting… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly AM launches new diabetes group
 | A new cross party group on diabetes is being launched later this month at the Welsh Assembly by Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert AM and Diabetes UK Cymru. The group will work closely with Diabetes UK Cymru and the pioneering Diabetes Peer Support Programme, a charity supporting people living with the… Continue Reading |
Caerphilly Youth Forum pressure politicians
 | Politicians should reduce the age of voting to 16, invest in mental health services and keep their promise to end child poverty by 2020 – according to young people in Caerphilly. Nine members of Caerphilly Youth Forum added their voices to a national youth manifesto outlining five ways for politicians… Continue Reading |
Rhymney recycling centre to stay open
Rhymney’s recycling centre is to stay open after an appeal to the Plaid-led administration from Independent Twyn Carno councillor Peter Bailie. Councillor Colin Mann, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, announced the change of heart at the authority’s recent budget setting meeting. Closure of the Lawn Industrial Estate civic… Continue Reading |
£7.4million transport cash for Bargoed and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Two major projects in Caerphilly County Borough have been boosted by £7.4 million from the Welsh Assembly Government. More than £5 million will be spent on highway improvements around the new Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital in Ystrad Mynach, while the Greater Bargoed Community Regeneration programme will receive nearly £2.4 million.… Continue Reading |
Aberbargoed youth centre turned into BMX park
Youngsters had plenty to do to fill their recent half-term break, when a youth community centre was turned into a BMX park. Sport Caerphilly teamed up with Community Focused Schools (CFS) to turn The Hangar Youth and Community Centre in Aberbargoed into a BMX park. More than 40 BMX enthusiasts… Continue Reading |
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