The proposed 6.99% increase came before a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime panel on Friday, but councillors voted against accepting the rise.
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Nearly half a million pounds to be spent on new skate parks
New skate parks will be developed in Bargoed, Graig y Rhacca, Penllwyn, Phillipstown, Porset Park and Rhymney.
Gerald Jones MP: “I will continue to do all I can to stand up for our area in Westminster”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses free-to-use ATMs, Holocaust Memorial Day and more.
Holocaust survivor comes to Caerphilly to share his story
Dr Martin Stern visited Caerphilly County Borough as part of a week-long visit to south Wales.
Person dies after being hit by train
British Transport Police is not treating the death as suspicious.
It’s been 25 years since Manic Street Preachers guitarist Richey Edwards went missing
This month marks 25 years since the disappearance of Manic Street Preachers’ guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards.
Action promised by police after McDonalds’ mass brawl
Police have said they will be meeting with the community to discuss anti-social behaviour after a man was attacked by a group of youths at the McDonald’s restaurant in Blackwood.
Success for tennis club at awards ceremony
Caerphilly Tennis Club has enjoyed success at the Tennis Wales Awards.
New Tredegar cash machine made free to use
Before the ATM in New Tredegar was made free, the nearest free machine for people to use was 2.5 miles away in Aberbargoed.
New questions over Operation Jasmine following doctor’s death
Fresh questions have been raised over a failed £15 million investigation into care home neglect following the death of the man at its centre.