Councillors were expected to discuss planning applications, the expansion of Trinity Fields school and budget monitoring this week – all of which have now been put on hold.
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Condolence books for Queen Elizabeth II open across Caerphilly County Borough
For those wanting to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, books of condolences are dotted around Caerphilly county borough.
Caerphilly County Borough pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Senedd Members, Members of Parliament and councillors have all paid their respects, as have other local representatives, including Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner and the High Sheriff of Gwent.
Asylum seekers have “integrated well with no issues” but some still in temporary accommodation
Asylum seekers from Afghanistan and Ukraine have “integrated well with no issues” in Caerphilly County Borough, but some remain in temporary accommodation.
Council sets out plans to tackle long stays in hospital beds
According to a council report, people are staying in hospital longer due to the “crisis in social care”.
Council projects £1.4m overspend on social services
Caerphilly County Borough Council is expected to exceed its social services budget by £1.4 million this year.
11-year-old desperate to start comprehensive school but stuck on waiting list
Eleven-year-old Hollie-Mai Williams was hoping to have started comprehensive school this week, but is instead being home schooled while stuck on a waiting list.
What’s the deal with free school meals as pupils head back to classrooms?
Pupils are returning to school this week following the summer holidays, but what’s the deal with free school meals?
Housing waits “frankly not good enough” but cabinet member insists situation “is not unique to Caerphilly”
A Plaid Cymru councillor has said the number of people on the council’s housing waiting list is “not good enough” – but the cabinet member responsible says the situation “is not unique to Caerphilly”.
Council running advice and support sessions to help residents with cost of living crisis
Residents are being offered advice and support sessions as bills continue to rise and the cost of living crisis deepens.