Times and Dates of Remembrance Services across Caerphilly County Borough
This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on November 9 and services to mark the occasion will take place across Caerphilly County Borough. As Armistice Day approaches, it is a time to reflect and remember those we have lost in service and…
Caerphilly Launches Annual ‘Operation Santa’ Appeal
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s annual ‘Operation Santa’ appeal launches today and will remain open until Friday 28th November. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s annual ‘Operation Santa’ appeal launches today and will remain open until Friday 28th November. Hundreds of children across the borough…
Lindsay Whittle Promises to Be ‘a Voice for Caerphilly’
Plaid Cymru’s new Senedd member for Caerphilly Lindsay Whittle MS has promised to be a ‘voice for Caerphilly’. Speaking ahead of his first Senedd session since his seismic victory in late October, Mr Whittle said he would pledge to ‘fight for…
Plaid Cymru Win Caerphilly by-election as Labour Lose Historic Stronghold
Plaid Cymru has won the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, taking the seat from Labour in what Plaid described as a major victory ahead of next year’s Welsh Parliament elections. Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru candidate and former Assembly Member, defeated Reform…
Plaid Cymru Makes Final Appeal to Voters Ahead of Caerphilly by-election
Plaid Cymru has made a final appeal to voters on the eve of the Caerphilly by-election urging everyone who wants to stop Reform UK to back Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle. A poll released last week has shown that only Plaid…
Caerphilly by-election: Parties Issue Statements Following BBC Debate
In the latest news in the run-up to the by-election in Caerphilly, we’re hearing statements from the parties in the running following the BBC ‘Your Voice, Your Vote’ debate, as well as new polling data showing Reform UK leading and…
Plaid Cymru Westminster leader challenges PM over reluctance to campaign in Caerphilly
During PMQs on Wednesday 15 October, Plaid Cymru Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP challenged Keir Starmer over his reluctance to campaign in Caerphilly ahead of the by-election on 23 October. A few weeks ago, the Prime Minister told the BBC…
Family pay Tribute to Hefin David MS
The family of Hefin David, the late Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly who passed away suddenly earlier this month, has issued the following statement. The statement expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of support from the public and…
Caerphilly Council approves plans to improve social housing application process
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to improve the way people apply for social housing. This new Common Allocation Policy aims to make it easier for people to apply for social housing in the Caerphilly borough, by removing…
Illegal vapes and tobacco seized from commercial properties in Caerphilly
On Tuesday 10th June, Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) Trading Standards, in collaboration with Regional Trading Standards officers under Operation Cece, Gwent Police, and the Home Office, carried out a targeted operation in Risca. The enforcement team searched several commercial…