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Tag: Colin Mann

Olympic heroes to star on new wall of fame after medal-winning performances in Tokyo

Wednesday, August 11, 2021Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The wall of fame will be unveiled at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.

Plaid Cymru vow to reject Gwent Public Services Board merger

Wednesday, July 28, 2021Thursday, July 29, 2021

The Plaid Cymru Group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has vowed to oppose moves to create a region-wide Public Services Board.

Council rejects motion on memorial benches in cemeteries

Thursday, July 15, 2021Thursday, July 15, 2021

The motion was put forward by Aber Valley councillor John Roberts, who said the current policy “unjustly deprives” mourners. But concerns were raised over cemeteries becoming cluttered.

Opposition groups urge council to avoid legal action over waste plant

Monday, June 21, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021

Opposition groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have joined forces, calling on the local authority to avoid legal action over a new controversial waste recycling plant.

Rules on questions to senior councillors clarified

Thursday, June 3, 2021Thursday, June 3, 2021

Questions to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leader will no longer be referred to the relevant cabinet member for a response, following a vote in a full council meeting.

Aber Valley councillor named deputy leader of council’s Plaid Cymru group

Monday, May 17, 2021Monday, May 17, 2021

Cllr John Taylor takes over the role from Lyndon Binding, who stepped down from the role last month due to health reasons.

Council facing growing pressure over ‘unlawful’ waste plant planning permission

Friday, May 7, 2021Friday, May 7, 2021

Permission for the plant at the Nine Mile Point industrial estate in Cwmfelinfach was granted in December 2015, despite a series of protests held by residents with concerns over traffic and air pollution.

Street lighting switch-off to be reviewed, council leader confirms

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Caerphilly Council leader Philippa Marsden has said a review will take place into the council’s street lighting policy.

Renewed calls for street lights to be switched back on overnight

Wednesday, March 31, 2021Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Councillor Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid Cymru group, has called on the council to backtrack on its street light policy before the Autumn.

Free parking could be extended until September

Monday, March 8, 2021Monday, March 8, 2021

Parking fees at council-owned car parks could be waived for a further six months.

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