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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.

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• 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
• 26th – Pupils celebrate eco flag success
• 19th – Pengam Primary develop their roots
• 9th – Iolo launches car-share scheme