In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses the Public Services Board annual conference, funding fairs and the Heddlu Bach
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Plaid Cymru calls for council to be put into special measures
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid group, has urged the Welsh Government to ‘restore public confidence’ by taking control of the authority.
Days off on the sick cost Caerphilly Council almost £1 million a month
On average, nearly 12 and a half working days were lost per council employee to sickness during the 2017/18 financial year.
St Cenydd Road closure – all you need to know
The closure is expected to last for six weeks and diversions will be in place.
Armed Forces personnel will be guaranteed interviews for council jobs
Council cabinet members unanimously backed the proposal, which will also apply to the spouses of Armed Forces personnel, on Wednesday, July 10.
It’s Big Cheese time again
The fun starts at 3pm on Friday, July 26, when the festival officially opens.
24-hour industrial site access near Gelligaer would have ‘detrimental impact’
More than 550 people from Gelligaer and Penybryn signed petitions and letters opposing the plans, raising concerns about additional congestion, dust, noise and air pollution.
More cuts on their way to meet cost of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre court action
A High Court judge ruled in June that cabinet members had not considered the effect of the closure on disadvantaged people before pushing the decision through.
Council leader and interim chief executive ‘abruptly’ leave meeting with Islwyn MP
It is claimed that the meeting was expected to last an hour, but Cllr Poole and Ms Harrhy were pictured leaving a short time after entering the building.
Pwllypant Roundabout to close for maintenance works
Work will be carried out overnight on Monday, July 22 between 7pm and 6am and Tuesday, July 23 between 7pm and 6am.