In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the “series of impossible choices” currently facing the local authority.
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Schools set to strengthen ties following pupil and Estyn support
The council’s cabinet members are expected to approve a new federation deal for Cwmaber Infants and Cwmaber Junior Schools later this month.
Work underway as 82 ‘eco homes’ set to be built in Oakdale
Spades are in the ground as 92 ‘eco homes’ are set to be built on the former site of Oakdale Comprehensive School.
Call for council to be ‘transparent’ over future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
The council currently subsidises the ‘Stute to £347,000 annually but claims it has to take “difficult decisions” to plug a £45 million budget gap.
Council planners don’t know how many HMOs are in county borough
A council licensing scheme for HMOs only covers those properties which are three storeys or more in height.
Pupils full of praise for primary school at risk of closure
Of the 52 people who took part in a consultation, the vast majority said they did not support the proposal to close Rhydri Primary.
Headteachers reassure staff and pupils ahead of proposed school merger
Plans to close Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach, and send pupils to the currently boys-only Lewis School Pengam, are in the final stages.
Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices
Planning notice for Bargoed, Abercarn, and Caerphilly.
Council preparing to issue financial support to Storm Bert flood victims
Around 90 homes in Caerphilly County Borough have been affected by Storm Bert flooding, according to the council, which is preparing to distribute financial support to those affected.
‘It will be the end of us’: Bowls clubs face the prospect of folding after council cuts
Bowls clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are at a real risk of going under after the council announced it plans to axe maintenance services.