Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann said Caerphilly Council’s budget proposals meant people were left questioning “what they get for their ever-increasing bills”.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council unveils cuts and shake-up plan to save £30m in new budget
Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled how it plans to save around £30 million next year to “set a balanced budget”.
How can communities benefit from new housing developments?
A new council report outlines a plan to raise awareness of community wellbeing projects, which can be funded by housebuilders and other developers.
Council tax bills could rise by 6.9% this year
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking at measures to address a reported shortfall of £46 million over the next two years.
Industrial site redevelopment could boost “job creation and economic growth”
Caerphilly Council’s planning committee has approved a proposal to redevelop an industrial site in Abercarn.
More than 100 empty homes brought back into use across borough last year
Measures to tackle long-term empty homes in Caerphilly County Borough could have been more effective if the council had “grasped the nettle earlier”, the opposition leader has claimed.
‘Unbearable stench’ rising from chemical dumping ground at old quarry
A “unbearable stench” is rising from an old quarry site where chemicals were dumped decades ago, a local councillor has warned.
Caerphilly town centre’s new container market opening on track, according to council
The market includes several shipping-style containers, is expected to open before the end of this month.
New takeaway to open on site of former barber shop
Council planners have agreed to a change of use of the former Ashleys Barber Shop in Gelligaer.
Children’s residential home could open on activity centre site
Ynys Hywel Countryside Centre, in Cwmfelinfach, could be partially converted into a residential home for under-16s.