Transport for Wales has told Caerphilly’s Senedd Member that a railway footbridge in Llanbradach will not be closed permanently.
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Fears that railway bridge may not re-open
The bridge across the Rhymney Valley rail line was shut in April after reportedly being damaged three months previously.
Social care workers to receive £500 payment
First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement during a press briefing on May 1.
Council tax increase of 4.7% to go ahead after budget approved
From April, residents in Caerphilly County Borough will see their council tax increase by 4.7% after the councillors approved the budget.
Council budget plans clear first hurdle
Council tax looks set to rise by 4.7% in Caerphilly after senior councillors finalised budget plans for the next financial year.
Councillors set to decide on budget plans
The report shows the cabinet’s plans to reduce the proposed council tax increase from 6.95% to 4.7%, after a better-than-expected settlement from the Welsh Government.
Police precept increases to be reconsidered
The proposed 6.99% increase came before a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime panel on Friday, but councillors voted against accepting the rise.
Brexit remains a ‘medium’ risk to council
Uncertainty over Brexit has prompted calls from councillors for it to remain a ‘medium’ risk on Caerphilly County Borough Council’s corporate risk register.
Council cuts could be reversed and tax increase lowered
It comes after the council received a better settlement from the Welsh Government than was expected, with a 4.1% increase in funding, and feedback from a public consultation on the budget plans.
More than £21m of council reserves could be set aside for capital projects
The council’s policy and resources committee recommended to cabinet that £21.1 million of earmarked capital reserves should be moved across for capital projects.