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Tag: caerphilly county borough council

Council apology after Meals on Wheels worker filmed refusing to get resident a drink

Saturday, January 7, 2023Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has apologised after a Meals on Wheels worker was filmed refusing to get a resident a drink.

Footbridge set to return but road closures warned

Friday, January 6, 2023Friday, January 6, 2023

The footbridge is set to return tonight, Friday January 6, after nearly four months of renovations, twice as long as initially planned.

Possible contamination of woodlands near quarry being investigated

Friday, January 6, 2023Friday, January 6, 2023

Some have described a “toxic smell” coming from the area and concerns have been raised by councillors about pollution at the quarry.

Car parking charges could be waived for parents during school run

Friday, January 6, 2023Friday, January 6, 2023

Parking charges in some areas could be waived during school pick-up and drop-off times, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.

More than 250 households living in temporary accommodation in borough

Wednesday, January 4, 2023Wednesday, January 4, 2023

A Plaid Cymru councillor has questioned whether vulnerable people are receiving adequate support, with 251 households living in temporary accommodation.

Opposition leader slams council after FOI request denied

Tuesday, January 3, 2023Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The council refused to answer an FOI request asking how much money had been spent in each ward over the last five years.

School crossing patrol will not return despite backlash

Tuesday, January 3, 2023Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Despite calls from residents and local councillors, a school crossing patrol in Blackwood will not be reinstated.

Memorial to be created in honour of three who died in house fire

Monday, January 2, 2023Monday, January 2, 2023

A new memorial commemorating the tragic death of Darren Smith and the two children he tried to save in a house fire will be unveiled in the new year.

Poor condition of a council flat leaves a family of three sleeping in the living room

Friday, December 23, 2022Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council flat leaves a family of three sleeping in the living and dreading the approach of Christmas.

Greyhound stadium expansion plans to be resubmitted after initial refusal

Friday, December 23, 2022Friday, December 23, 2022

Controversial plans to expand Valley Greyhounds in Ystrad Mynach are set to be resubmitted.

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