Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled its draft Local Investment Plan (LIP) for March 2026, outlining how the county borough intends to maximise investment through the Welsh Government’s new Local Growth Fund (LGF). Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled its draft Local Investment Plan (LIP) for March 2026, outlining how the county borough intends to…
A Caerphilly project which saw homes transformed into warmer, healthier and more affordable places to live has been recognised at this year’s prestigious Wales Energy Awards, winning the ‘Small Scale Award’. This award recognises a resident-centred retrofit programme delivered at homes in Cefn Ilan, Abertridwr by Caerphilly County Borough Council, in partnership with contractor Joyner…
Visitors to Pen y Fan Pond Country Park are advised of upcoming changes to parking arrangements at the site. Caerphilly County Borough Council has leased the upper car park (marked in red) at the country park from Llanover Estate for a number of years. Following notice from the landowner, this lease will come to an…
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K have officially sold out for the second consecutive year, with record numbers set to take part on Sunday 10th May 2026. This year’s event is bigger than ever, with 2,500 runners registered for the 10K and 1,200 participants in the 2K, highlighting the continued growth and popularity of…
A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the ASC Centre at Risca Comprehensive School. “Walkies for Autism” is a two-mile walk through Cwmcarn Forest, bringing people together to celebrate and support young people with autism. A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce enhanced financial support for kinship and connected person carers, recognising the vital role they play in supporting vulnerable children. The decision follows the allocation of £690,000 agreed by Council as part of the 2026/27 budget and will come into effect from 1 April 2026. Kinship…
Road closures have been confirmed for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K, which will take place on Sunday 10th May 2026. The event will see runners take on a new and improved route through Caerphilly town centre and surrounding areas, starting and finishing on Crescent Road. Alongside the 10K race, the popular 2K event will also…
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being invited to help shape the future of outdoor access, as plans progress to re-establish the Caerphilly Local Access Forum. With around 800km (500 miles) of public rights of way to explore, from scenic footpaths to multi-use routes, the network plays a key role in supporting recreation, wellbeing and…
Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough came together to compete in the Primary School Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing teamwork, skill and a passion for the game. The competition, open to children in Years 5 and 6, followed a structured league format, with teams playing 7-a-side matches in squads of up to 10….
A pupil from Cwmcarn Primary School, Madeleine Simmonds-Dickens, has been named the winner of Caerphilly Play’s mascot competition, with her colourful panda character set to become the service’s new official mascot, the Caerphilly Play Panda. The competition invited primary school pupils from across the county borough to create a character that captures the spirit of…
