Council leader Philippa Marsden and deputy leader Jamie Pritchard joined the drivers in Blackwood for their first strike day on Tuesday, October 19.
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Methodist church could be turned into a two-bedroom house
A planning application has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council to turn Bargoed Methodist Church in to a house.
‘Just sat on a pile of money’ – council criticised over £180m reserves
During a special council meeting on October 14, it was revealed the council has more than £180m in useable reserves.
Councillor calls for tax on second homes to be doubled
Cllr John Roberts said Caerphilly County Borough Council should follow the lead of councils in Swansea, Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire.
Road closes for five weeks due to drainage works
Groes-Faen Terrace Road, up to the junction with Factory Road, closed on Monday, October 18.
“Real demand” to learn Welsh, minister says
Across the UK, it is currently the sixth most popular language on Duolingo – ahead of Chinese, Russian and Portuguese.
Pupil referral unit to be extended – but not until traffic plan is approved
The plans will see a new single-storey classroom built at the Learning Centre, as well as a walkway connecting the classroom to the main building.
Demolition work begins on Wales’ most polluted street
Hafodyrynys Road, near Crumlin, previously recorded the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide in the UK, outside of London.
School rebuild, new pupil referral unit and merger plans move step closer
The council’s cabinet has agreed to put the three proposals to a consultation.
New community hall rejected by council cabinet after residents’ opposition
Plans for a new community hall in Ty Sign, Risca have been rejected by the council’s cabinet following opposition from residents.