The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
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”.
Deputy leader sets out plans for mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader expects a new operator for Llancaiach Fawr will have been found by the end of April.
Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
All smiles as pupils reunited at new primary block — but other school works face delays
Councillors in Newport have welcomed the arrival of new education facilities around the city.
Newport Council agrees next steps towards changing some 20mph roads
Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has said.
Residents urged to have their say on council tax rise and budget plans
Billpayers in Newport could see council tax go up by 6.7% from April, working out at an extra £100 for those living in average Band D properties.
Schools facing nearly £3.8m overspend and ‘clear’ financial challenges
All but nine of Newport City Council’s 44 primary schools are forecasting an overspend and will have to dip into their reserves to balance the books.