Council tax looks set to rise by 4.7% in Caerphilly after senior councillors finalised budget plans for the next financial year.
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Police tax precept could rise by nearly 7%
Council tax payers in Gwent could face a rise of 6.99% in their police precepts from April for the second year running.
Council cuts could be reversed and tax increase lowered
It comes after the council received a better settlement from the Welsh Government than was expected, with a 4.1% increase in funding, and feedback from a public consultation on the budget plans.
New platform to support families affected by cancer launched
Founder Jo Riley said: “We’ve been blown away by the response CancerPal has had, which has emphasised the need for this kind of support.”
Find out what Islwyn’s General Election candidates say
Voters in Islwyn will hit the polling stations on Thursday, December 12 for the third General Election in five years.
Stagecoach service to Heath Hospital set to return
However, instead of its original 30 minute frequency, the new temporary service, called the 86X, will run every hour.
Up and coming musician from Ystrad Mynach hits two million Spotify streams
The Lewis School Pengam pupil has more than 83,500 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Extra funding for Welsh-medium school
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet approved proposals to retrospectively fund Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni £228,000 for the past two years.
Independent review of SenCom seeks parents’ views
Parents are being asked for their views on the SenCom service, which is currently delivered regionally across Caerphilly County Borough.
Funding for swimming initiative halved by Welsh Government
The cuts mean the council has had to reduce the number of free swimming sessions, which will have an impact on the over 60s.