The council’s cabinet has agreed on a 3.9% council tax increase, but the Plaid Cymru group has called for it to be lowered.
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800,000 people have now had their first coronavirus vaccine in Wales
In total, 807,351 people in Wales have had their first coronavirus vaccine dose, according to Public Health Wales figures.
Bus shelter could be removed due to antisocial behaviour
Residents in Blackwood have been campaigning to remove the bus shelter on Chartist Way, with 18 people signing a petition.
Fly-tipping across borough at five-year high
The number of fly-tipping incidents reported to Caerphilly council were higher during 2020 than in any of the four previous years.
Council home rents to go up by 1.5%
The average weekly rent for council house tenants go up by £1.36, or £92.02 a year.
Worry over sewage problem at planned site of new rugby pitch
The new pitch will replace one that looks set to be lost at Penallta RFC when the council expands nearby Trinity Fields School, which is for pupils with additional learning needs.
Man fined £1,000 for running barbershop in shed
The 26-year-old man was caught cutting hair on a property near Morgan Jones Park, Caerphilly after a neighbour reported him to the council.
Public toilets could close if vandalism and fee dodging continues
Caerphilly Taxi Drivers’ Association has warned the public toilets at Blackwood Bus Station could close if vandalism, anti-social behaviour and fee dodging continues.
Persimmon seeking Judicial Review into decision not to build 300 homes
Housing developer Persimmon is seeking a Judicial Review into a Welsh Government decision to reject plans for 300 new homes on green space.
Calls for greater transport links to vaccination centres
Talks are ongoing between the council and partners to provide more transport links to the county’s mass vaccination centre..