Caerphilly County Borough Council announce spring 2023 events, following last year’s success which saw thousands of visitors flocking to town in centres throughout the county borough.
This year will see the return of the popular Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair on 25th March along with the first ever Blackwood Spring Fair on 4th March, Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival on 29th April and a new Bargoed May Fair on 13th May.
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Applications for the Winter Fuel Payment Scheme will close on Tuesday 28 February.
If you have already applied for this scheme and received payment, please do not re-apply.
You can only receive one payment for the 2022-2023 scheme.
See if you’re eligible and apply https://bit.ly/3YZCi92
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The provision of building maintenance, catering and grounds maintenance services at two large secondary schools in the Caerphilly county borough will be considered by councillors over the coming weeks.
Lewis School Pengam and Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni were originally built as part of a Private Finance Initiative (PFI). This type of PFI contract enables projects to be delivered via a partnership arrangement between a local authority and private investors.
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Mobile Solutions: successful local business supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in relocation from Caerphilly Indoor Market.
The mobile accessory and repair shop in Caerphilly, Mobile Solutions, who were previously located in the indoor market, have now moved to new premises at Market Cross Kiosk, Castle Court Shopping Centre, with the help of funding provided to Caerphilly County Borough Council by the UK Government.
Mobile Solutions has received £30,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These grants were dedicated towards Mobile Solutions through Caerphilly County Borough Council’s intervention of UKSPF funds
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An ambitious blueprint that will transform and regenerate Caerphilly town centre over the coming years is making good progress.
A report outlining the progress that has been made towards The Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan has been released by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
The Place Making Plan sets out an exciting blueprint for the regeneration of Caerphilly town centre and involves close collaboration between a number of key agencies including the council, Welsh Government, CADW and Transport for Wales
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Caerphilly County Borough Council has endorsed proposals to take part in the Welsh Government National Empty Home Grant programme which will see £2.54 million available to return privately owned empty homes back into use.4
The total grant per home through the programme is £25,000 which could see 101 empty private homes brought back into use in the Caerphilly county borough, for the programme’s two year duration between April 2023 – 25.
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Residents at Caerphilly County Borough Council owned sheltered housing schemes have been receiving one to one support and advice, to help them with the cost of living crisis.
A dedicated team set up by the Council has been visiting schemes offering residents the opportunity to meet with staff to discuss any concerns they have and to find support.
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Ghost Tours are available to book in preparation for the Autumn season.
Tour the manor by torchlight with Llancaiach Fawr staff guiding to hear the true, strange and uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential via Eventbrite on the link below.
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The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K is set to return in 2022 on Sunday 14 May along with the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 2k.
With 2,500 runners of all abilities expected to descend on Caerphilly from across the country to enjoy the event, we are looking to the 2023 event to be bigger and better.
Set in the shadow of the spectacular Caerphilly Castle, the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k will both start and finish on Crescent Road. Runners will have the opportunity to run a good time on a relatively flat course with some undulating points.
The course will lead participants in and around the town centre, passing iconic landmarks including the giant cheese sculpture and Tommy Cooper statue along the way and offering great views of the medieval castle, which dominates as the stunning backdrop to the event.
With May fast approaching, entries are now open to register your place for 2023. Whether you are looking to enter your first race, an experienced runner or just love running, join us and sign up today.
The Nikwax Caerphilly Challenge Series is set to return on Saturday 29 April 2023 – with its 11th Caerphilly Challenge Series, The Forge.
This year Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Countryside and Landscape Service, in conjunction with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Caerphilly Adventure Group, Caerphilly Ramblers, Islwyn Ramblers and other partners, are once again throwing down a SERIOUS challenge for walkers and runners of all abilities.
As always… The Caerphilly Challenge Series will have routes suitable for all fitness levels and abilities.
Register now - https://www.caerphillychallengeseries.co.uk/en/
Over £200m in Pension Credit is being left unclaimed in Wales.
Make sure you don’t miss out on what you are entitled to and check your eligibility at http://gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234.
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Caerphilly Council has more than 8,000 staff, working in over 600 services serving 181,000 residents.
We are a large and diverse workforce working at the heart of public service delivery.
We have a huge amount of careers – from jobs in HR, Finance and Planning to IT specialists, refuse collectors and carers. Your skills, experience and expertise could be just what we're looking for.
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