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.
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Project delays see council underspend by £150m over five years
Between 2014/15 and 2018/19 the budget for capital spending totalled £473.92 million, while only £320.40 million has been spent.
Move to new headquarters “absolute necessity” for Gwent Police
Costs for the new building have doubled since the plans were drawn up in 2015 and are now estimated at £32million.
Cuts to voluntary sector “foolish”, says council committee
Proposals to cut funding for three voluntary sector organisations by 40% are “foolish” and need to be reconsidered, a cabinet committee has said.
Council spends more than £2m on confidentiality agreements in five years
The Freedom of Information request also found that 32 staff left the council last year after signing confidentiality clauses, costing the council £282,000.
Llanbradach installs four new defibrillators after raising £6,000
The potentially life saving equipment can be used to help people who are having a heart attack.
Councillors back campaign to prevent heart attacks in young people
Councillors have backed a campaign calling for a national strategy to be created to help prevent sudden cardiac deaths among young people.
Council to cut salary of next permanent chief executive
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to start recruitment of a permanent chief executive, following the dismissal of Anthony O’ Sullivan last month.
Plaid Cymru councillors hit out at draft budget proposals
As part of the cuts, the Trehir household waste recycling centre near Llanbradach could be closed, saving £15,000.
Homelessness and abuse charity opens new centre in Caerphilly town
The new Safer Caerphilly Centre will provide services for adults and children affected by abuse and trauma, including a range of advice, guidance, legal support and therapy.