Members of the teaching union NASUWT held a protest outside the council’s headquarters before the decision was made.
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Popular fish and chip shop celebrates its time so far in Cefn Fforest
A fish and chip shop, named in memory of the owners’ late son, has celebrated its first nine months in Cefn Fforest.
Schools’ budgets ‘cut back to the bare bones’, headteacher warns
Education union leaders have warned that teachers across Wales are buying their own classroom supplies for pupils because school budgets are so bleak.
Welsh council services ‘increasingly stretched’ and finances ‘unsustainable’
Auditors said Caerphilly County Borough Council has a “clear but untested” approach to improving its financial sustainability.
Council drawing up shortlist of candidates for next chief executive
A new chief executive will succeed Christina Harrhy, who left the local authority in early October after councillors backed a settlement deal.
Schools facing widening budget deficits amid warnings of ‘harrowing’ financial picture
The council said “established processes are in place to support schools at this increasingly challenging time for local government”.
Swimming instructors nominated for national award
Six swimming teachers from Caerphilly County Borough have been nominated at the 2025 Swim Wales Awards.
Council tightening anti-fraud measures following criticism
Anti-fraud measures have been tightened at Caerphilly County Borough Council following auditors’ concerns.
‘Huge relief’ as at-risk Blackwood Miners’ Institute given lifeline
Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open at least until the end of March 2026, in what has been called “a victory for common sense”.
Council leader: ‘If we do not act now, we will lose everything’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the “series of impossible choices” currently facing the local authority.