caerphilly county borough council News Archives

How much are councillors paid across Wales?

It is a role that has a massive impact on the lives of all residents, but how much can local councillors across Wales expect to get paid for it?

Councillors have agreed to increase the borrowing cap from £90m to £100m due to inflation.

Former Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Colin Hobbs passed away on Monday May 22, aged 84.

Labour councillor Jim Sadler, who represented the Penmaen ward, has passed away at the age of 71.

Caerphilly Council wants the UK Government to tackle fuel poverty by stopping the automatic switch to prepayment meters.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has committed to making it easier for its staff to balance work and foster caring.

Caerphilly Council has submitted an application to make it’s new market, which has planning permission for five years, become permanent.

Opposition councillors have started a petition against changes to the council’s constitution and have asked for them to be revisited.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s former director of social services, Dave Street, has taken on the new deputy chief executive role.

Free digital literacy classes to help people improve their computer skills are available in New Tredegar and Bargoed libraries.