Eluned Stenner, the cabinet member for finance, said Caerphilly was expected to have “the lowest council tax in Wales” even with the increase.
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Calls for Welsh Government to be given more control over its budget
A rare cross-party consensus emerged as the Senedd united in raising concerns that some community councils have more financial flexibility than the Welsh Government
Britain’s Got Talent winner Richard Jones’ Caerphilly show postponed
Britain’s Got Talent champion Richard Jones is bringing his show, Soldier Of Illusion, to Caerphilly on Saturday March 2.
Annual Caerphilly Challenge Series to return this spring
The event, which is being held on Saturday May 11, promises a ‘serious’ challenge for walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities.
RSPCA appeal after abandoned dog rescued in Fochriw
The white terrier dog, believed to be around four or five-years-old, was taken to a vet after being found with a matted coat.
“Imperative”: School runs campaign to help pupils learn about the ‘reality’ of periods
Students at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni started a ‘Period Dignity Drive’, which aims to help educate pupils about how periods work.
Bravery award nominations for police sergeants, and 13-year-old injured in van crash
Two police officers who attended the scene of a fatal dog attack, and a 13-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a van, have been nominated for national awards.
Charlotte Church defends use of controversial pro-Palestine chant
Charlotte Church has defended the use of a controversial pro-Palestinian chant at a concert she performed at in Bedwas and said she was “in no way antisemitic”.
Taxi driver caught with 2kg of cocaine worth £200,000
Mohammed Yamin, 53, of Adeline Street, Newport, was stopped by police in a covert operation on the A472 near Pontllanfraith in May last year.
Darts star Gerwyn Price wins bid to open chip shop in Markham
Former world champion darts player Gerwyn Price has won planning permission to open a new fish and chip shop in his home village.