The county borough council has lagged behind many other Welsh local authorities’ recycling performance in recent years, putting it at risk of multimillion-pound fines.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Jobs for the boys’ concern over council’s senior recruitment
A Caerphilly councillor has said recruitment policies for senior officer roles should be reviewed to find out whether they are sufficiently competitive.Caerphilly County Borough Council recently hired a new chief executive and…
‘A matter of time before a child is hurt or killed’ on road outside village schools
It is “a matter of time before a child is hurt or killed by a car” near two primary schools in Pengam, a concerned resident has warned.
Council car park charges set to rise
The council agreed to raise prices for its pay-and-display car parks as part of this year’s budget-setting process.
City council HQ branded ‘not fit for purpose’ with some areas ‘totally abandoned’
Public services in Newport could benefit from the city council moving to a new headquarters, a councillor believes.
Residents could see positive changes to city centre ‘in just a few months’
Plans for a “new era” of prosperity in Newport city centre have been largely welcomed by councillors.
Plans for three-weekly bin collections mean ‘people will have to recycle more’
Bin collections across Caerphilly County Borough could move to a three-weekly service, in the council’s latest plans to encourage more recycling.
Former soldier’s new home plan meets reluctant opposition
A former soldier’s hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.
Parking pressures not enough to stop HMO bid for ‘very narrow’ street
Plans for a HMO conversion in a “very narrow” Bargoed street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is “already highly congested” with parked cars.
‘Professional and positive’ adult care staff win inspectors’ praise
In their report, the inspectors commended the department’s “effective” leadership and said staff show a “strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support”.