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Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service

Warning some traders ‘switching off fridges overnight’ to cut costs

Friday, March 8, 2024Friday, March 8, 2024

Caerphilly Council’s environmental health manager warned incidents of food poisoning could get “more serious” if products were not safely refrigerated.

Council’s gender pay gap ‘reflective of societal level’

Friday, March 8, 2024Friday, March 8, 2024

A 5.6% gender pay gap in Caerphilly Council is “reflective” of societal trends rather than the authority paying people differently, cabinet members have heard.

Town sad to lose departing PCSO who was ‘second to none’

Thursday, March 7, 2024Thursday, March 7, 2024

A police community support officer for Blackwood has won praise from the town mayor for making a “very positive impact”.

Council signs off on new and ‘fair’ sports pitch booking policy

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A new and “fair” booking policy for Caerphilly’s council-run artificial sports pitches will prioritise clubs in higher divisions.

Support for shop’s booze application despite ‘debauchery’ claim

Tuesday, March 5, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Caerphilly Council’s licensing sub-committee heard on Tuesday March 5 that Gwent Police had no objections to the application.

Former Halifax branch could be converted into fast food restaurant

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

Plans to convert the former Halifax bank branch into a restaurant have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Council leader brands ‘inadequate’ Westminster funding as ‘raw deal’ for Wales

Wednesday, February 28, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

Rishi Sunak’s government’s funding for councils is “utterly inadequate”, the leader of Caerphilly Council has said.

Coffi Vista: Town centre coffee shop to close despite last-ditch rescue bid

Wednesday, February 28, 2024Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The cafe was earmarked for closure in Caerphilly Council’s budget proposals for the coming financial year.

6.9% council tax rise approved after heated debate

Wednesday, February 28, 2024Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Eluned Stenner, the cabinet member for finance, said Caerphilly was expected to have “the lowest council tax in Wales” even with the increase.

Darts star Gerwyn Price wins bid to open chip shop in Markham

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Former world champion darts player Gerwyn Price has won planning permission to open a new fish and chip shop in his home village.

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