Cllr Jamie Pritchard has been named the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, and has pledged to work across party lines for the benefit of the borough’s residents.
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Ex-council leader joined Greens as ‘only true socialist party’
Cllr Sean Morgan said the Greens are the only people “brave enough” to confront right-wing rhetoric and “challenge the idea that immigration is to blame for all the country’s woes”.
‘These blankets will make such a difference’
With Christmas approaching, more than 150 blankets have been donated to people in need thanks to the efforts of Caerphilly Miners’ Centre volunteers over the last year.
Takeaway’s late-night opening plan turned down
Members of the council’s licensing committee voted unanimously to refuse a bid for later closing times at Philly Grill, on Caerphilly’s Cardiff Road.
Caerphilly Council ex-leader joins Green Party
The former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, who dramatically quit Labour at the start of campaigning for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, has joined the Green Party.
‘Frustration’ over lack of detail on £20m regeneration funding
The UK Government announced in September the borough would receive that sum in Pride in Place Fund cash over a ten-year period.
Council could add to calls for review of pension fund’s possible links to Gaza conflict
A cross-party group of councillors, including several cabinet members, has backed a review of the Greater Gwent Pension Fund’s investment portfolio.
Staff sickness levels on rise within council’s ‘fatigued’ workforce
Caerphilly Council has been urged to address staff sickness absence, after a new report showed it was on the rise.
Council makes service design improvements after value-for-money concerns
Auditors have welcomed Caerphilly Council’s proposals to improve how it commissions public services, after previous inspections found weaknesses.
Council’s annual Operation Santa appeal relaunched for 2025
With Christmas now around the corner, Caerphilly County Borough Council has again launched its annual Christmas gift appeal.