Caerphilly County Borough Council’s audit committee considered a series of risks to the area on issues such as Brexit, climate change and school attainment.
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Council to consider Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure despite court appeal
A previous decision to close the facility was quashed in the High Court, on the grounds the authority failed in its equality duty when making the decision.
Llanbradach community calendars raise more than £700
Cllr Colin Mann said: “We are very grateful for the great support that we have again received from the local community.”
Council will not be put into “special measures” by Welsh Government
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid Cymru group, wrote to local government minister Julie James AM in the summer, urging the Welsh Government to “restore public confidence” by taking control of the authority.
Plaid group urges council to ditch street light switch off
The council is in the process of switching off street lights across the borough between midnight and 5.30am.
Llanbradach Community Council backs Welsh independence
The move comes after Caerphilly Town Council backed a motion supporting Wales leaving the UK.
Council approves plans to demolish polluted street
Twenty-three homes in Woodside Terrace, Yr Adfa and Woodside shops will be knocked down to allow for a realignment of Hafodyrynys Road and comply with requirements by 2022.
Opposition councillors slam ‘lack of democracy’ at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Cllr Kevin Etheridge said: “This is not democracy as we were elected by the people for the people of the county borough, leaving scrutiny worthless.”
Plaid Cymru calls for council to be put into special measures
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid group, has urged the Welsh Government to ‘restore public confidence’ by taking control of the authority.
Days off on the sick cost Caerphilly Council almost £1 million a month
On average, nearly 12 and a half working days were lost per council employee to sickness during the 2017/18 financial year.