The Nelson ward representative was made council leader in 2022 and will remain as an independent councillor until the next local government elections in 2027.
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‘Payment error’ saw council receive £259 instead of £259,000 for quarry works
Ty Llwyd was previously used as a disposal site, and local campaigners have called for action to prevent harmful chemicals leaching out into the surrounding woodland and properties.
Fears car park tariff changes could put people off visiting town centres
Ticket changes in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s car parks could put people off visiting town centres, a councillor has warned.
Council reveals location for new waste depot as part of push to improve recycling rates
The council recorded the worst recycling performance in Wales in 2023 and has launched a new waste strategy to drive improvements.
Court orders council to keep at-risk libraries open while legal challenge is heard
Plans to shut ten libraries across Caerphilly County Borough have taken yet another turn, after a judge granted an interim injunction.
Protesters’ four-hour occupation of Abertridwr Library over closures
Campaigners occupied Abertridwr Library on Saturday in what organisers called a “defiant message” against library closures across Caerphilly County Borough.
Complaints about council in line with Welsh average
Wales’ public services ombudsman received 81 complaints about Caerphilly County Borough Council in the past year.
Schools with ‘very high surpluses’ expected to justify unspent funding
Schools in Caerphilly will be expected to justify any unspent funding, as a new report shows a collective deficit balance could be recorded this year.
Council abandons plans to cut secondary school transport services
The plans would have meant some secondary school pupils walking six-mile round trips to school each day.
‘Sub-standard’ roadworks repairs criticised
A Caerphilly councillor has called for utilities firms to improve the standard of their repair works after completing roadworks across the county borough.