The council has lagged behind national recycling targets and must make improvements or run the risk of multimillion-pound fines.
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Council staff give Toy Box Project a volunteer boost ahead of Christmas
The Caerphilly-based Toy Box Project has been given a helping hand from council employees ahead of Christmas.
New social housing project prompts claims of ‘alarming’ north-south divide
Councillors have alleged northern parts of the county borough are given a disproportionate amount of social housing projects.
Council tenants face 2.7% rent increase
The increases will see the current average rent rise from £106.44 per week, to £109.31 per week over 52 weeks.
Bid to merge primary schools moves to next stage
Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School could amalgamate in September 2025.
Council defends proposal to shut down village’s primary school
The proposal to shut down the school has been challenged by parents and some governors, who believe it can be made viable.
Schools set to enter federation deal after pupil support for stronger ties
Cwmaber Infants School and Cwmaber Junior School will enter into a federation arrangement in January.
Council struggling to hire enough parking wardens because of ‘challenging’ nature of job
Thousands of parking tickets were issued in Caerphilly last year despite the council struggling to hire enough wardens.
Community groups may take over more council buildings in future
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it “simply cannot afford to deliver everything which it currently does”, owing to “significant” financial challenges.
‘Huge gap’ remains in council budget despite ‘welcome’ rise in funding
A “huge gap” remains in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s budget for the next two years despite a funding increase from the Welsh Government.