caerphilly county borough council News Archives

Council leader: “I am fighting your corner and we are doing everything we can to help out during these tough times”

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the cost of living crisis, Bluebell Woods and more.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.

Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.

A house in Cwmfelinfach could be turned into temporary accommodation – if planning permission is granted.

Earlier this month, Penmaen councillors Roy Saralis and Jim Sadler called on residents to join Oakdale bowls team.

Resident Lynn Gazal has led efforts to form a community interest company to get the fledgling scheme off the ground.

This follows concerns from the care homes that they will not be able to pay energy bills, food bills, or pay their staff the ‘real living wage’.

Senior councillors have unanimously agreed to put more than £250,000 towards a new bowls pavilion and cadets base in Caerphilly.

Consultants Hugh Irwin Associates, known as HiCo, have been commissioned by the council to undertake the “values-based” review.

Nearly 40% of council homes which are on the waiting list for repairs are behind target.