Residents are being invited to help bring new heritage stories to life through a community-led signage project.
Caerphilly County Borough Council has secured Welsh Government funding to install information and interpretation signage at heritage and historic sites located on or near public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways, through the Access Improvement Grant.
Cllr Chris Morgan, the council's cabinet member for waste, leisure, and green spaces, said: "Our county borough has a wealth of fascinating places and local stories that deserve to be recognised and shared.
"This funding will help bring some of those stories to life while encouraging more people to explore and enjoy our public rights of way.
"We want local communities to help shape the project by telling us about the places that matter to them."
The council is inviting expressions of interest from history societies, residents, and community groups who know of sites with historical or cultural significance.
These might include former industrial sites, transport routes, rural heritage locations, natural landmarks, or places connected to significant local people and events.
The signage will aim to educate both residents and visitors about the historical and cultural importance of these locations while enhancing the experience of using the borough’s public rights of way.
The initiative supports the 'Place' theme and broader connectivity goals within the council’s Economic and Regeneration Strategy.
Anyone who would like to propose a site and is willing to take a lead on the project can submit an expression of interest through the council’s website.
Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss their suggestions and the installation of high-quality signs, helping to create a more engaging and informative public experience.
The council hopes the project will expand understanding of the county borough’s diverse heritage for generations to come.
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