Cllr Kevin Whitehead said there had been a “lull” in bad behaviour, but said locals were “fearful at any time it could kick off again”.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council nearing end of search for new £156,000 chief executive
The local authority has been without a permanent boss since early October, when Christina Harrhy left the post after a long absence.
‘Another victory for residents’ as council concedes in legal row to close leisure centre
Caerphilly County Borough Council has conceded in a legal battle over the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
Rat fears at ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping site ‘getting bigger by the day’
Cllr David Fouweather said he and people living near the mound of illegally-dumped rubbish had made repeated calls to the city council, asking for it to be cleared.
Leisure centre closures ‘would have devastating impact’
Bedwas, Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres could all close in the summer if the plans go ahead.
Councillors warn ‘extremely challenging’ financial pressures lie ahead
Caerphilly County Borough Council is facing a “sobering” financial outlook despite an increase in Welsh Government funding, senior councillors and officers have warned.
Row continues over future of ‘valuable’ smaller libraries set for closure
The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.
Praise for staff who worked ‘tirelessly’ responding to recent storm flooding
Workers who cleared fallen trees, unblocked culverts and rescued flooded-out residents during recent storms have won praise from Caerphilly councillors.
Hypothermia concerns for rough-sleepers after council’s first night shelter hit by delays
Independent councillor Nigel Dix criticised the hold-ups and said the plans for a shelter had been on the table for months.
Council leader apologises for ‘below-standard’ Christmas bin collections
The council’s leader has apologised for disruption to bin collections over Christmas and vowed “matters are in hand to ensure this doesn’t happen again”.