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.”
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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.
More cuts on their way to meet cost of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre court action
A High Court judge ruled in June that cabinet members had not considered the effect of the closure on disadvantaged people before pushing the decision through.
Nearly 200 council employees signed confidentiality agreements after leaving
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the Plaid group, said: “I will be seeking assurances that the confidential clauses used in settlement agreements are not used as a way of silencing whistleblowers, an issue that has been raised in the National Assembly and by MPs.”
Report into chief executive pay row accusations submitted
Caerphilly council suspended Anthony O’Sullivan on full pay in 2013 after he was accused of ordering unlawful pay rises for himself and his colleagues.
Council pass ‘climate emergency’ motion
Councillors from all political parties supported a motion on the issue at a full council meeting on Tuesday, June 4.
Plans for 500-space park and ride facility in Llanbradach criticised by Plaid ward councillors
The proposals are aimed at improving the existing railway station’s “totally unsuitable” ten spaces, according to a report put before Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet.
“Uncomfortable” cuts at Caerphilly County Borough Council to be discussed at full council
Plaid councillors have slammed plans to raise council tax by 6.95%, which could generate £4.6 million.
Caerphilly County Borough Council leisure strategy call-in rejected
An attempt to call in Caerphilly Council’s sports and active recreation strategy for further scrutiny has been turned down.