The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.
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Praise for staff who worked ‘tirelessly’ responding to recent storm flooding
Workers who cleared fallen trees, unblocked culverts and rescued flooded-out residents during recent storms have won praise from Caerphilly councillors.
Work to start on new £1million 3G pitch
The council has announced work on the new 3G pitch at Risca Leisure Centre is due to begin next week.
Hypothermia concerns for rough-sleepers after council’s first night shelter hit by delays
Independent councillor Nigel Dix criticised the hold-ups and said the plans for a shelter had been on the table for months.
Council leader apologises for ‘below-standard’ Christmas bin collections
The council’s leader has apologised for disruption to bin collections over Christmas and vowed “matters are in hand to ensure this doesn’t happen again”.
Deputy leader sets out plans for mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s deputy leader expects a new operator for Llancaiach Fawr will have been found by the end of April.
Councillor salaries could increase by more than £1,000 a year
Councillors are currently paid a basic salary of £18,666, but the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales has proposed an increase.
Welsh council chiefs call for minimum funding increase to prevent bankruptcy risk
Council chiefs called for a minimum 4% increase in funding for each local authority and three-year settlements to avert the risk of a Welsh council going bust.
Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
Date set and entries open for Caerphilly 10k
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k will return on Sunday May 11 – with entries now open.