http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/newsThe twenty latest news stories published by Caerphilly County Borough Councilen-ukCopyright (c) 2010 Caerphilly County Borough CouncilMon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:20 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/siteimages/banner/header_ccbc.jpghttp://www.caerphilly.gov.ukhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofrSBKRh9Zesgm5OfN1GjltdqXwvSb+GtAB00NtsvnYTw==This weekend (Saturday 20th March) their national sides will be squaring up on opposite sides of the Millennium Stadium, but Carlo Fraccalvieri and Joanne Burgess are very much on the same team when it comes to creating delicious Italian cuisine with a Welsh twist.Rural grants for businessesFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odoAbt3jLpv7d08PDa1DSHxC+NuaWkeI4Jfw4ct8VJ13A==Street lights along non-residential roads in the Caerphilly county borough will be switched off overnight as part of a major drive to reduce the council's carbon emissions.Street lightingThu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oe2VwZjRJADJn/JZ14jU2g/UQgEctyAaK78AK1TaXmtQw==A budding Aberbargoed-based entrepreneur is celebrating after securing grant funding to help her flourishing catering business grow.Local Investment FundThu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocX3+fJkZ2mKcRsf/qbPTerJK9zzF4auWecgmWJP+jzug==A pupil from Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School has been crowned Caerphilly County Borough Schools' Young Musician of the Year 2010.Caerphilly Music ServiceThu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oft3Ay9I06ZFPhz34ejRwGE2oJkJYDQA0fXj2Mu9UjQiw==An exciting new partnership has been launched in Ystrad Mynach, giving young people the opportunity to combine their enjoyment of sporting activities with the chance to socialise with friends in a safe environment.Sports developmentThu, 11 Mar 2010 08:07:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofqmgzu7bp5K+bYrQKB+vGnpX7FywiUDB1gxmAK0Gr5QQ==March is an exciting month at Blackwood Miners' Institute with two of Wales' National performing arts companies presenting their work.Blackwood Miners InstituteMon, 08 Mar 2010 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocx27cH7ZPByreLXGM1xuo8h8r0nhWGh7wpmyzp60cVAA==Caerphilly county borough council's website is leading the way in Wales in terms of user satisfaction levels.Council newsFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocrC0Hb3Hnm2E6hl0tq8Ar3zcpZfwLEzFUzJRzptYWRcw==Active pupils in Risca have been taking part in a range of sporting activities that have earned their school the title 'School of the Month' – an accolade handed out by the Sports Council for Wales. Sports developmentFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:06:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oe2PeBc408DgnyVl2uKRkQl987K5DcFUvJfX9KJM4yvkw==Caerphilly's own 'Get Active' family visited Blackwood Miners' Institute recently to enjoy a popular panto called 'Potted Pirates', starring the hilarious Blue Peter duo Dan and Jeff.Leisure and sports facilitiesFri, 05 Mar 2010 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofxwe8DP5iYu1TGUbjAa4zXgHsd7ul+2rRqmzmZR/DAkQ==Nine members of Caerphilly Youth Forum have added their voices to a national youth manifesto outlining five ways for politicians to win back the support of young people.Caerphilly Youth ServiceFri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofEspUAOLmE0QKkZXrbm8x7q2Yfgt+kYTPD16450NWIKg==Local traders are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme, which aims to help tackle rogue traders in South East Wales.Trustmark - choosing a reliable tradesmanFri, 05 Mar 2010 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oe3CuQ4wgvc8mnOvW5wIbTlGPWnSwSwP4QsfbpOtMXnBw==Caerphilly residents of all ages attended a special event last week to celebrate the town's proud heritage in the run up to St David's Day.Council newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odsl2oR+9cdE0ykHGbw7XI4/jm4LPWDcg63su9tJgfS0Q==Staff from Caerphilly county borough council's Schools Catering Service threw off their catering uniforms to don their best sparkly outfits when they attended the LACA Awards for Excellence ceremony in Cardiff recently.School mealsWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:22:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oc0IbLpNOeyfkjFIn2HtBrih6wlAq3zlX6gwtd1yUqTtA==Young people from Caerphilly county borough recently hosted a fashion show with an emphasis on 'sustainable' fashion.Caerphilly Youth ServiceWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0of6X7YChWzrGwlTFaRnug+AcuDl9jbx0N+Wukd9qyTdWg==Local young people had plenty to do to fill their recent half term break, when a popular youth facility became home to BMX enthusiasts for the day.Sports developmentWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:09:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oeJImjG4c1PbdhGb2+4PLQ4l+VxisbxA/CnEXeUZjJIqw==Volunteers are currently being sought to help provide free and confidential advice and support to victims and witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour and their families in Caerphilly county borough.Community safetyWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofGxzAdOuNVLAMVgFFYmfHUL22Qkh[[RwDU8Xo2uzKcHg==Talented young musicians will be blowing their own trumpets again this year in a bid to clinch the coveted Caerphilly County Borough Schools' Young Musician of the Year title.Caerphilly Music Service eventsMon, 01 Mar 2010 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odk984Ybpz4hYNorY9mVjurwG/F6SlmYiZNVclpdSmHzA==There are children in our community who are being cared for by someone who is not a direct relative.Private fosteringMon, 01 Mar 2010 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofbLUGrkJDmbXge3FJKbR3WSE0s8z5yi8y+jRjriOvQvw==Local Businessman Gerwyn Brian Charles Evans, trading as 'Park Service Station', Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood, received a 2 year conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £14,000 prosecution costs.Trading StandardsFri, 26 Feb 2010 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oddjig8wk1BCa3CZs5LNODEk7nK3NL07gxf3DvpaLvxqw==The bridge at Michaelstone-y-Fedw will be closed for essential maintenance next week.Roads and highways - closures and diversionsFri, 26 Feb 2010 15:39:00 GMT