During a special council meeting on October 14, it was revealed the council has more than £180m in useable reserves.
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“Thorough” public consultation into day care centre provision to be held
Currently, day care centres are operating on a limited basis due to Covid restrictions, which has drawn fierce criticism from carers and opposition parties.
Council continues to face calls for day care centres to return to pre-pandemic hours
The council is continuing to face calls for its day care centres to return to pre-pandemic opening hours.
Protesters gather at site of controversial waste plant
More than 400 residents gathered in Cwmfelinfach to protest against controversial plans for a new waste plant.
What’s being done to encourage more women to enter local politics?
In Caerphilly County Borough Council, just 27% of councillors are female. Across Wales, this stands at just 28%.
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.