Councillor Colin Mann, leader of the council’s main opposition group, Plaid Cymru, raised concerns over the amount of money in reserves.
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Council tax expected to rise by 1.9% – lower than originally proposed
This means the average Band D property will see an increase of 45p a week and pay a total of £1,253.95 in council tax in the next financial year.
Council denies claims tree-cutting bus cost almost £100k
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the claims are “completely untrue”.
One town, one club – Aberbargoed’s football teams join forces
Aberbargoed Buds and Aberbargoed Town have merged, with manager John Lewis confident of a bright future.
Garage could be converted into beauty studio
A new beauty studio could be coming to Pengam if plans to convert a garage are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Giant veg grower hoping to continue his champion father’s legacy
Operating out of a top secret allotment in Caerphilly, Tyrone Layman had been growing giant vegetables with his late father – and championship grower – John Layman, since 1997.
Could developers build homes on toxic land at former tar plant? Residents want them stopped
The former Ness Tar plant, near Caerphilly town centre, is highlighted as a potential area for redevelopment on the council’s Caerphilly 2035 plans.
Council workers praised for storm efforts
Council workers have been praised for their efforts over the weekend in dealing with the fallout from storms Eunice and Franklin.
Number of children being home-schooled up by 76% in borough
The number of children registered for home education across Caerphilly County Borough has risen by 76% since before the Covid-19 pandemic started, new figures reveal.
Second booster jabs to be rolled out in spring
Over-75s, care home residents and anyone over the age of 12 who is immunosuppressed will be offered the vaccine.