The council’s cabinet has agreed on a 3.9% council tax increase, but the Plaid Cymru group has called for it to be lowered.
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Calls for police precept increase to be lowered
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jeff Cuthbert, has been asked to reconsider a proposed precept rise of 5.49%.
Natural Resources Wales criticised over lack of consultation
Llanbradach councillors Colin Mann and Rob Gough have criticised NRW over a lack of consultation into a decision – but the regulator has said there was no need for one under law.
Savings pot will be a “godsend” for council
The council has more than £140 million in useable reserves – which is one of the highest levels in Wales.
Free parking introduced at five country parks
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to remove the existing pay and display fees in five of the authority’s country parks.
Opposition councillors hit out at proposed council tax increase
A proposed council tax increase of 3.9% is included in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft budget proposals.
Heart defibrillator installed after community fundraising effort
A heart defibrillator has been installed in Llanbradach following a community fundraising effort.
Council’s search for new economy and environment director halted
The role was advertised in October but the recruitment process was paused before any interviews took place.
Tributes paid to “witty and direct” former councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Hengoed councillor Dennis Bolter, who has passed away.
More than 1,400 privately owned homes in borough empty
Caerphilly County Borough Council says tackling the issue is “a key priority”, but the council’s Plaid Cymru group says more financial support is needed.