Councillors in Caerphilly have backed a new budget after a protracted argument over raising council tax and spending reserves.
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Council spends more than £85,000 a year clearing litter from roads as appeal issued
The council’s cabinet member for waste said the “inconsiderate littering” causes a “blight on our countryside”.
School crossing patrols could be saved but row over council reserves goes on
Caerphilly Council’s cabinet has met to finalise its budget proposals for the coming financial year.
New slide and interactive wall unveiled at leisure centre
A new interactive activity wall and children’s slide has been installed at Risca leisure centre, to help boost young swimmers’ confidence in the pool.
‘Our community is being eroded’: Anger over leisure and library cuts
As libraries and leisure centres across Caerphilly County Borough face the axe, residents in Bedwas, Trethomas, and Machen are fearful of the impact it will have on their community.
Superheroes and villains designed by pupils to go on display in towns
Children have been busy designing their own superheroes and villains as part of the council’s ‘Recycling Showdown’ campaign.
Environmental campaigner told to stay away from Ty Llwyd quarry
An environmental campaigner who has been working with the community on the issue of Ty Llwyd quarry has been threatened with legal action to stay away from the site.
Plans for nine-bed HMO conversion submitted
A five-bedroom house in Trethomas could be converted into a HMO for nine people, according to plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Plans for major solar farm will bring community benefits, council says
The proposed Cwm Ifor solar farm, which would be built on land above Penyrheol and Abertridwr, could create enough energy to power 6,000 homes.
Council tax rise still on table as leader sets out final budget plans
The council’s leader has said it is facing “inescapable financial pressures” and anticipated a funding shortfall of £45 million over the next three years.