Council tax looks set to rise by 4.7% in Caerphilly after senior councillors finalised budget plans for the next financial year.
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Welcome to ‘Penyreheol’: Council to fix misspelled sign
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it will correct a newly-installed sign for Penyrheol after it was misspelled.
Fireworks restriction motion to protect animals backed by council committee
The motion, which was put forward by the RSPCA, was presented by Cllr Nigel Dix and backed by the council’s environment and sustainability committee.
Councillors set to decide on budget plans
The report shows the cabinet’s plans to reduce the proposed council tax increase from 6.95% to 4.7%, after a better-than-expected settlement from the Welsh Government.
Plans for 125 new homes lodged with council
Proposals also include moving a stone plinth in honour of the former MP, Sir Harold Finch, which prompted a petition against the development.
Storm Ciara causes damage across Caerphilly County Borough
A broken clock tower, a tree branch falling onto a railway station and water being blown into a school are among the damages caused by Storm Ciara after it ripped through Caerphilly County Borough.
Fitness suite at Newbridge Leisure Centre set for £550k overhaul
The fitness suite and squash courts will be closed for 20 weeks while the work is carried out.
Nearly half a million pounds to be spent on new skate parks
New skate parks will be developed in Bargoed, Graig y Rhacca, Penllwyn, Phillipstown, Porset Park and Rhymney.
Holocaust survivor comes to Caerphilly to share his story
Dr Martin Stern visited Caerphilly County Borough as part of a week-long visit to south Wales.
Projected underspend of nearly £1m in social services
A budget monitoring report shows the majority of the underspend comes from adult services, which is set to be £1.9 million under budget.