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Pontllanfraith
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Sustainable Development Strategy 2008 (PDF, 2Mb)
‘Sustainable Futures’ ESDGC Strategy 2006 (PDF, 2.1Mb)
Community Strategy (PDF, 450Kb)
Service Improvement Plan 2005/08 (PDF, 6Mb)
Education Strategic Plan 2006/08 (PDF, 3Mb)
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Sustainable News
Here you can browse the latest news about sustainability, eco schools and sustainable living in the Caerphilly County Borough.
Please select a heading to view the full story.
- October 2010
- 8th – Kids find out how to be greener, healthier and happier
- 8th – Business prosecuted for fly tipping offences
- 7th – Healthy toddlers enjoy the fun and sunshine
- 6th – Fairtrade volunteer wins environmental Volunteering Award
- September 2010
- 28th – Ron toasts new business venture
- 28th – Council agrees to allotment proposal
- 20th – Groundwork Caerphilly wins bid to regenerate community facility
- 15th – Healthy fun for toddlers
- 10th – Dedicated volunteers helping to create even safer communities
- August 2010
- 10th – Dedicated volunteers helping to create even safer communities
- 5th – Help stamp out fly tipping
- 4th – Oakdale garden officially one of the best UK green spaces
- 2nd – Young people rewarded
- 2nd – Bringing businesses together in Bedwas
- 2nd – Top marks for Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
- July 2010
- 26th – Children’s art to be showcased on Stagecoach buses
- 9th – Funding boost will help young offenders to make amends
- June 2010
- 25th – Green light for Risca regeneration
- 23rd – Go Green for Recycle Week
- 11th – Overgrown spot to vegetable plot
- 7th – Laura’s happy to use real nappies
- 7th – Summer fun at Bargoed carnival!
- 2nd – Nelson community project helps combat anti-social behaviour
- 2nd – Volunteer network for even safer communities
- 2nd – ‘Meet the neighbour’s at wildlife road shows
- May 2010
- 28th – Rugby initiative helps engage local youngsters
- 28th – Seed grant will help new businesses grow
- 25th – Taking steps to cut congestion
- 25th – Ynysddu pupils hop aboard a walking bus
- 21st – Taking a tough approach to tackle environmental issues
- 18th – Saddle sore - but successful!
- 11th – Community safety wardens proactive in tackling...
- 5th – Machen environmental improvements make the walk to...
- 5th – Darren valley clean up event helps launch nationwide campaign
- 5th – Funky Friday fun in Markham
- April 2010
- 16th – Crosskeys clean up helps launch Caerphilly StreetPride
- 7th – Inferno’s blaze of glory
- 7th – Green Services needn’t cost the earth
- March 2010
- 31st – Bee proposals create a buzz
- 29th – Think green this Easter
- 22nd – Cwmcarn Forest, A Welsh walker’s paradise
- 5th – Risca pupils get active
- 3rd – Crowds turn out to celebrate Caerphilly’s Welsh Herritage
- 3rd – Fashion Show showcases sustainable style
- 3rd – Local youngsters ‘Wheely’ enjoy BMX sessions
- 3rd – Help change a life…become a volunteer
- February 2010
- 26th – Caerphilly Celebrate World Book Day
- 22nd – Council supports Fairtrade fortnight
- 22nd – Take the Caerphilly challenge - join the Sport Relief mile
- 22nd – Network of volunteers help tackle crime and disorder
- 18th – We’re not that bad!
- 18th – Caerphilly school children help officers give the area an...
- 15th – Get fit and have fun through dodge ball and dance
- 11th Council converts food waste to compost
- 8th – Solar School Success
- 1st – Green Leisure Centre is fit for the future
- 1st – Cashback from crooks provides support to Trecenydd...
- January 2010
- 29th – Bargoed town centre receives major boost
- 29th – Russian visitors view school success stories
- 25th – School children watch anti drugs play
- 22nd – A New Year A New You!
- 20th – Big garden Birdwatch 2010
- 20th – Grow your business
- 12th – Community payback helps bring environmental improvements...
- 5th – Youth forum produced colourful murals for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
- December 2009
- 22nd – Santa fills his sack - with litter!
- 22nd – Caerphilly schools go green with Yellow Pages
- 11th – Santa says a big ‘Thank You!
- 11th – Winter spring clean in Risca
- 8th – 2010 welcomes the new ‘get active’ family
- 8th – New opportunities for funding rural areas in caerphilly
- 7th – Landmark for Green Schools
- 1st – Council thanks residents for budget feedback
- 1st – Dig in at Tree O’clock
- 1st – Families are rewarded for getting active
- November 2009
- 26th – Raising cash and planting trees for a good cause
- 26th – Green Lessons for council staff
- 24th – Council clarifies waste plans
- 19th – More businesses receive a LIFt!
- 18th – Youngsters tune up for talent show
- 10th – Community Safety Wardens report reduction in anti social...
- October 2009
- 22nd – Safer routes for Pontllanfraith pupils
- 20th – Playground award success
- 20th – Deputy minister impressed with youth centre facelift
- 15th – Council’s new ‘Enviro’ team shortlisted for national award
- 14th – Minister marvels over schools achievements
- 13th – Award time for county borough’s healthy schools
- 13th – Civic car switch leads to savings
- 9th – Search is on for new ‘get active’ family
- 9th – Council approves plans for a clean, green waste plant
- 6th – Improving air quality in Caerphilly Town Centre
- 2nd – Pupils rewarded for roadside safety
- 2nd – Could you help make Caerphilly county borough even safer
- 2nd – Young people help to keep our area tidy with litter picks
- September 2009
- 30th – Ty sign Primary pupils help make their environment cleaner...
- 30th – Dry stone walling project helps young offenders make amends
- 25th – Seed grant will help businesses grow
- 22nd – Make a fuss about your bus
- 15th – Council fight to secure town centre development
- 14th – Children get lost in adventure
- 10th – LIF grant lifts local business
- 10th – Live life and learn
- 8th – Council pledges support for town centres
- 3rd – Young offenders make amends through community art project
- August 2009
- 24th – Richard’s on hand to help businesses grow
- 24th – We love recycling
- 18th – Award winning world of wood
- 10th – Aggrav8 scheme for young offenders of violent crimes
- 10th – Car wash challenge
- 10th – Bedwas summer scheme for local youngsters
- 6th – Parc Cwm Darran achieves the prestigious Eco Centre status
- 5th – Council welcomes inspectors findings
- 3rd – Get active weekend
- July 2009
- 30th – Flagship park scoops top award
- 30th – We love recycling!
- 24th – Safer, greener school buses
- 21st – Pupils rewarded for wildlife work
- 21st – Grant Boost for rural businesses
- 15th – Winning designs help slow traffic
- 15th – New grants for businesses
- 15th – Healthy Schools Week goes ‘smooth’ at local school
- 14th – Pengam pupils pledge to make a change
- 13th – New centre with community focus launched in the valleys
- June 2009
- 30th – Thousands convert to composting!
- 22nd – School celebrates green flag success
- 16th – Free booklet opens up Lower Rhymney Valley
- 15th – Young Achievers Rewarded!
- 15th – A Free Blooming Fun Day Out!
- 15th – National Bike Week 2009 - Get on your bike!
- 12th – Volunteers rewarded
- 12th – Abertysswg Primary scoop 'Money for Meals' prize
- 11th – Volunteer Community Crime Fighters needed!
- 10th – John launches charity appeal
- 8th – National Tackling Drugs Week 2009
- May 2009
- 22nd – Caerphilly’s awards success continues
- 22nd – Cash boost for schools
- 22nd – Get gardening
- 22nd – Discover Sultan at Parc Penallta
- 22nd – Go Wild, Get Active
- 22nd – Make a splash in Senghenydd
- 20th – Primary School pupils investigate school dinners
- 14th – Delivering disability equality
- 12th – Young offenders make amends through charity work
- 12th – Caerphilly to get a spring clean
- 11th – Staff rewarded for road safety services
- 8th – Go green and grab a bargain bin
- 8th – Community scheme scoops top awards
- 6th – Funding boost for Business
- 1st – Safer, greener school buses
- April 2009
- 30th – school meal makeover
- 30th – Fun, Food & Fitness
- 20th – Combat the credit crunch with real nappies
- 8th – Fire at Aberbargoed Grasslands
- 3rd – Calling all volunteers
- 1st – 3.4 million boost for transport scheme
- 1st – Walk in Caerphilly
- March 2009
- 25th – Yellow Woods Challenge
- 25th – Become a volunteer
- 25th – New grants for Caerphilly rural businesses
- 24th – Envirogene expands again
- 19th – Youth Forum showcase award winning films
- 18th – Green Schools shortlisted
- 9th – Its official - caring is in the genes
- 5th – Youth Inclusion @ Trinity Fields School
- 3rd – Theatre Production set to highlight substance misuse issues
- 2nd – Bag yourself a green bag
- 2nd – Lets all go green
- February 2009
- 27th – People, Property & Places
- 25th – Green School flies the flag once again
- 23rd – Mayor joins youngsters for half term fun
- 20th – The Big Tackle
- 19th – Phillipstown Residents
- 19th – Come along and view community "enviro-art"
- 19th – Focus on Fairtrade Fortnight
- 10th – Leisure for life at Bedwas Leisure Centre
- 06th – BME Young Achievers Awards - deadline is fast approaching
- January 2009
- 26th – Recycling race hots up
- 20th – Leisure centre launches Disability Fitness Class
- 20th – Success for young achievers
- 19th – Pontllanfraith pupils get a taste for Bowls
- 19th – Crucial Crew countdown!
- 12th – Cash boost for housing improvements
- 9th – We need your help! - Apply to be a volunteer purchaser
- 9th – Look at us now
- 8th – Grants help business motor along
- 6th – Be happy.. Join your local library
- December 2008
- 19th- Have yourself a waste aware Christmas
- 16th – Castle Chocolates
- 9th – Huge thank you to Santa’s helpers
- 3rd – Get smart this Christmas
- November 2008
- 28th – Bounce your way to fitness
- 21st – Waste free lunch launch
- 18th – Caerphilly youth group help fight crime
- 17th – Bullying
- 14th – Living Better, Using Less
- 13th – Fairtrade Success
- 5th – One beat volunteers
- October 2008
- 22nd – Go green this Halloween
- 7th – Bargoed shoppers go green
- 2nd – Green box boost for schools
- September 2008
- 26th – Bag yourself a green bag
- 26th – Partnership leads to park success
- 5th – Working together to improve our environment
- 4th – Have your say on transport plans
- July 2008
- 28th- Tom's green design
- 24th – Take the health challenge
- 21st – Morgan Jones Park
- 18th – Lessons in food and fitness
- June 2008
