Proposals to cut funding for three voluntary sector organisations by 40% are “foolish” and need to be reconsidered, a cabinet committee has said.
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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.
Council to support suicide prevention campaign
Councillors have unanimously agreed to support the #IPledge2Talk suicide prevention campaign.
Council underspend “hugely embarrassing”, says Plaid Cymru group leader
Figures in the council’s annual performance report show it had a capital budget of £116.24 million in 2018-19 but only spent £78.62 million – an underspend of 32%.
Sacked council chief exec demands payout of more than £300k
Anthony O’Sullivan’s demands are set to be discussed by councillors in a special meeting on Monday, October 28.