The rise, which is lower than the 2.5% increase originally proposed by the authority, was approved at a full council meeting on Thursday, February 24.
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100-home development on former school backed by council cabinet
Senior councillors have backed plans to build homes on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site – but planning permission is yet to be granted.
Care home demolition to make way for flats backed by senior councillors
There are plans to demolish Ty Darran care home in Risca and replace it with flats for people aged 55 and above.
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”.
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.
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.
Cancelled bin collections to resume after Storm Eunice
Bin collections are set to resume having been cancelled on Friday due to Storm Eunice.