caerphilly county borough council News Archives

Councillor hits out at council over social media videos

Councillor Nigel Dix criticised the council for its “Get to know your cabinet” video series, which has been published on its social media accounts.

Councillor Jamie Pritchard has specifically called out the level of trolling aimed at the council’s leader, Cllr Philippa Marsden.

According to Caerphilly County Borough Council, there are 281 people currently in temporary accommodation due to homelessness.

Blackwood independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award.

Tog Farm has applied to set up six bell tents and build a toilet block, a car park and a ‘meet and greet’ facility.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management Group is set to have a “freshen up” in a bid to attract more businesses to town centres.

Residents living on Cwmgelli Villas were forced to take quick action to protect their homes after flooding during heavy rain.

Council leader Philippa Marsden and deputy leader Jamie Pritchard joined the drivers in Blackwood for their first strike day on Tuesday, October 19.

A planning application has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to turn Bargoed Methodist Church in to a house.

During a special council meeting on October 14, it was revealed the council has more than £180m in useable reserves.