Anthony O’Sullivan was suspended amid claims relating to pay rises given to two senior officers, and himself, six-and-a-half-years ago.
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Council will not be put into “special measures” by Welsh Government
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid Cymru group, wrote to local government minister Julie James AM in the summer, urging the Welsh Government to “restore public confidence” by taking control of the authority.
Appeal set to be heard over 300-home development
Persimmon Homes submitted its application for a development on land off Beaumaris Way in Grove Park, near Cefn Fforest, in September 2017.
Plaid group urges council to ditch street light switch off
The council is in the process of switching off street lights across the borough between midnight and 5.30am.
Council receives share of £459k funding for electric vehicle charging points
The money will be used to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 33 local authority car parks in residential areas in Gwent – installing up to 73 fast charge points.
Councillors question school assessment changes
The Welsh Government policy change means that schools no longer have to set numerical targets at the end of Foundation Phase, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
Council appoints new interim leader
Cllr Barbara Jones will take charge until a new leader is appointed.
Hundreds attend Ystrad Mynach jobs fair
More than 70 employers and training providers attended the fair, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s youth service.
Council leader steps down while investigation takes place
A council spokesperson said: “A matter has been brought to our attention involving the leader of council that requires further investigation.”
Council committee backs ban on animal prize giving
A notice of motion, proposed by Cllr Jamie Pritchard, received cross-party support.