http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/newsThe twenty latest news stories published by Caerphilly County Borough Councilen-ukCopyright (c) 2012 Caerphilly County Borough CouncilWed, 16 May 2012 22:01:01 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/siteimages/banner/header_ccbc.jpghttp://www.caerphilly.gov.ukhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0of3buAHYa7B0JHiflbY/Ww7XhjGpunPHCBeNmgP5M3hxw==A huge earth sculpture in the shape of a giant pit pony is to be showcased on BBC's The One Show.Countryside and country parksTue, 15 May 2012 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofJimMbpL6vWqNKxwUCt4ko05YCMA/zi81ZvEIPzXjsxQ==The annual Nelson Skate Jam will be ollying into action for the fifth year running!What's onTue, 15 May 2012 09:18:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oc3i1c+JcZaMSyidFceKElqGg013w7O+UYIAyLHuG2q3g==The hit West End show and 2012 Olivier Award Nominated 'The Tiger who came to Tea' will be at Blackwood Miners' Institute on Saturday 19 May.Blackwood Miners InstituteMon, 14 May 2012 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oftlk1PHtxJWlB5e11ENTw[[QDNis6maBkkevZKR+uCVQ==Parc Cwm Darran is to play host to an outdoor events area, as part of the culmination of works that have concentrated on the provision of improved interpretation and opportunities for outdoor events.Countryside and country parksMon, 14 May 2012 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odFJPzH0f/2wcl2BmFQZRsz0V2EBH7olxVuluqfQe+dSw==The Hanbury Chapel renovation project, which breathed new life into a dilapidated building in Bargoed, has been rewarded for its innovative and community focused refurbishment of a Grade II listed building.Bargoed libraryMon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oeRbcLSIFnlCAk4cOsiNHhrr3n/H0BaUnipmyCt535juw==Caerphilly County Borough Council is aiming to race ahead of the pack with a week of events aimed at inspiring improvements in literacy using the Olympic ethos.Adult educationMon, 14 May 2012 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocayinwhm8UTs92RgMjejcHJfghxVMHrWOJmO1jyFj+Jg==Residents of Caerphilly are invited to come along and spend an afternoon in the company of Simon Weston, OBE on Wednesday 16th May.Libraries - what's onMon, 14 May 2012 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocX9S1G5KTiiadRfJDoeDPI0LNPjnSYJSfWDJSzndoe8g==In true Olympic torch relay style, the Literacy Olympics events are moving through the Caerphilly county borough.Adult educationMon, 14 May 2012 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofSwxoln4m2xlUCO92cdPQF1ySiAPuiT5sL54pijhzhZg==The impressive Hanbury Chapel in Bargoed will play host to well-known Welsh poet and author Mererid Hopwood this weekLibraries - what's onMon, 14 May 2012 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofJXS1xKwJpiPy5rQW4PKh3xeb2PhjelOk3Hiiwf+Bh5g==The A469 Caerphilly - A469 Llanbradach By-Pass has been closed in both directions because of a building fire.Roads and highways - roadworksMon, 14 May 2012 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ocnXEvXUQd0qSG6rlb1p0xofGu0+H98AeSb6UYUZ3uP7g==Staff from across Caerphilly County Borough Council have been working hard to achieve a qualification to benefit older people and people with disabilities.Social services for older peopleFri, 11 May 2012 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofqTGSuqT4PT+QplTaTkAUbdnKMy3aMz9RGHeOYajqm8w==Kicking off a week-long 'Literacy Olympics' event is a group of Caerphilly's youngest residents, the pupils of the Early Years setting, based in St James Primary School.Caerphilly Early YearsFri, 11 May 2012 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odmmU3KhElMhKlejyZoh5xEo+Ifvp0u026qLbxM8PftrQ==Caerphilly County Borough Council will be cheering on Only Boys Aloud at the final of Britain's Got Talent on Saturday 12th May.Council newsFri, 11 May 2012 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oc8g+5TR6Kj6btgqpWDihKQZwK01NFy+cmugslnelPv2w==Caerphilly county borough council is encouraging people of all ages to develop skills or learn new ones during Adult Learners Week during a FREE Learning Festival.Adult educationFri, 11 May 2012 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0oeUgA5jFbes2MCQVE02LeVRlebJvRMvvPAsBrRPMJZFxQ==Over the next couple of months the Business Enterprise Support and Rural Development Teams will be visiting industrial estates and business parks across the county borough to encourage more businesses to take advantage of the support schemes available to them.Business support and adviceFri, 11 May 2012 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odWUa/as2i7/Z9jJi50gkrD450b42B8HD+dQFUtsjIlEA==Composting awareness was the order of the day earlier this week, when Caerphilly County Borough Council's Waste Management team held a successful awareness raising event in Nelson as part of International Compost Awareness Week.Compost at homeFri, 11 May 2012 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0occ9bGga/psgl/DI36qd6Dx2EFXHIMswbc7C6wtbRCTOg==A series of landscape, biodiversity and access improvements have been undertaken in the Caerphilly Mountain area.Countryside and country parksFri, 11 May 2012 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0odIrw0Da3ieSXjF1aIyxdpCll/cRf9fQH1gIcm3lJfrnw==An amazing community based initiative based in Waunfawr Park has in just 6 years transformed a derelict council nursery into a buzzing and blooming green hub within the village.Local parksFri, 11 May 2012 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0ofupgiGUBBNjhWzmqzTAwPzv3W/z6ShfDbHJy3evupMvQ==A rogue trader, who conned unsuspecting members of the public into allowing him to carry out hundreds of pounds worth of unnecessary roofing works, has been imprisoned following an investigation by Caerphilly County Borough Council's Trading Standards Service.Public protection - prosecutionsThu, 10 May 2012 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=dCjcUdHODKXIKyGC3iMwJXcj+yQOq83GniVspV1B0occnSVajwxy4ORxhQgnuHbxo6/85lKxsfmtQiV3Z2itUg==Caerphilly County Borough Arts Service will be hosting their annual dance showcase on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th June at Blackwood Miners' Institute.Arts developmentThu, 10 May 2012 15:12:00 GMT