In Caerphilly County Borough Council, just 27% of councillors are female. Across Wales, this stands at just 28%.
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Council set to move to hybrid meetings as Covid restrictions eased
A hybrid meeting will mean some councillors will be present at the chamber and some will join the meeting online from their homes.
Olympic heroes to star on new wall of fame after medal-winning performances in Tokyo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Caerphilly Council leader Philippa Marsden has said a review will take place into the council’s street lighting policy.