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Tag: Colin Mann

Council looking at alternatives to controversial weedkiller

Tuesday, July 7, 2020Tuesday, July 7, 2020

A councillor has called for an “urgent review” into the use of the weedkiller, which has been linked to causing cancer.

Council’s Independent group leader refuses virtual meetings with council leadership

Friday, June 26, 2020Friday, June 26, 2020

Cllr Graham Simmonds has refused to have virtual meetings with council leader Philippa Marsden.

Railway footbridge will be replaced, Transport for Wales says

Monday, June 22, 2020Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Tynygraig footbridge in Llanbradach was removed after being hit by a lorry in May.

Transport for Wales looking at “options” to replace footbridge

Wednesday, June 3, 2020Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Transport for Wales has “begun investigating options” for replacing the Tynygraig railway footbridge in Llanbradach.

Extensive damage caused to footbridge after being hit by skip lorry

Thursday, May 28, 2020Thursday, May 28, 2020

Significant damage has been caused to a railway footbridge in Llanbradach.

Transport for Wales dismisses speculation footbridge could close permanently

Wednesday, May 27, 2020Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Transport for Wales has told Caerphilly’s Senedd Member that a railway footbridge in Llanbradach will not be closed permanently.

Fears that railway bridge may not re-open

Tuesday, May 19, 2020Tuesday, May 19, 2020

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

Friday, May 1, 2020Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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

Friday, February 21, 2020Friday, February 21, 2020

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2020Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Council tax looks set to rise by 4.7% in Caerphilly after senior councillors finalised budget plans for the next financial year.

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