caerphilly county borough council News Archives

“We have to act fast” to stop second coronavirus peak – council chief exec

Chief executive Christina Harrhy spoke about Caerphilly Council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic at a meeting last week.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the launch of the new scheme as part of its plans for the phased reopening of library services.

The council was one of four authorities in Wales to miss the new 64% target last year – recording an overall rate of 62.51%.

Work has already begun on the former Bedwellty Comprehensive School site, in Aberbargoed, for 55 homes – which was approved by the council in 2019.

A booking system is now in place at the drive-through coronavirus test centre outside the council offices in Penallta.

Work is underway to provide more outdoor dining areas for cafes and restaurants in town centres across Caerphilly County Borough.

Labour’s Carl Cuss has quit his social services position in the council’s cabinet after pictures emerged of him allegedly not social distancing.

The charging points were set up in car parks across the borough earlier this year.

A Year 12 pupil at Bedwas High has tested positive for coronavirus.

Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Philippa Marsden has announced a reshuffle of her cabinet.