Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards, giving residents the opportunity to recognise the outstanding individuals, clubs and volunteers who make a difference through sport and physical activity across Caerphilly County Borough. The awards celebrate those who inspire others through their dedication, commitment and achievements, both on and off the field….
Detailed investigation work has been taking place at a disused quarry in the Caerphilly county borough over recent months to determine whether the site is officially classified as ‘contaminated land’. Detailed investigation work has been taking place at a disused quarry in the Caerphilly county borough over recent months to determine whether the site is…
More than 120 children from 12 schools came together for a Primary School World Cup football event, celebrating teamwork, participation and the excitement of international football. Each school was assigned a country to represent, with pupils encouraged to support their nation and dress in its colours to help create a World Cup atmosphere throughout the…
Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool will reopen on Friday 24th July following a programme of essential improvement works and is ready to welcome customers for the summer holidays. The temporary closure has allowed a range of improvements to be completed, including poolside retiling, refurbishment of the female changing rooms with new floor tiles, the installation of…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has endorsed proposals to formally back the approach taken by schools to restrict mobile phone use during the day, supporting efforts to create calmer, safer and more focused learning environments for pupils. Schools and parents have raised concerns about the impact of excessive mobile phone use on learner wellbeing, behaviour…
Families are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays with an exciting programme of activities taking place across Caerphilly County Borough, delivered by the Sport and Leisure Service. Whether it’s making a splash in the pool, learning a new sport, taking on an outdoor adventure or enjoying free play in the local…
More than 350 primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough discovered the sport of bowls through this year’s annual schools competition, with 76 finalists progressing to Finals Day at Islwyn Park and Oakdale Bowls Club. After qualifying through cluster rounds held in April at Ystrad Mynach Bowls Club, Blackwood Bowls Club, Morgan Jones Park…
Parc Penallta, Parc Cwm Darran, Brithdir Cemetery, Waunfawr Park and Cwmcarn Forest are proud to be flying Green Flag Awards after being named in the 2026 Green Flag Awards. Keep Wales Tidy announced today that a record 330 parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to gain a coveted Green Flag for 2026. This includes 93 sites which…
Families across Caerphilly County Borough are invited to enjoy a summer of free outdoor fun as Family Play in the Park returns for its fifth consecutive year. Delivered in partnership between Caerphilly Play and the Early Years & Childcare Service, the project provides free opportunities for children and families to play, explore and connect in…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting Gypsy and Traveller households to take part in a survey to help inform its revised Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA), which will be submitted to Welsh Government in April 2027. Results from the survey will help the Council better understand current and future accommodation needs, including any requirement…
