The council is in the process of switching off street lights across the borough between midnight and 5.30am.
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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.
Caerphilly town wins first place in Wales in Bloom contest
Caerphilly in Bloom saw the town centre decorated with plant troughs and hanging baskets during the summer months.
Council to consider ban on animal prize giving
Currently it is an offence to give an animal as a prize to anyone under 16, except within a family context, but RSPCA Cymru says this does not go far enough.
Plans for Costa Coffee drive-thru in Risca
A council report says the facility would “improve the consumer choice” for those using Pontymister Industrial Estate and bring a “significant investment” to the area.