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Tag: Colin Mann

More cuts on their way to meet cost of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre court action

Thursday, July 18, 2019

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

Wednesday, July 3, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019

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

Thursday, June 6, 2019Thursday, June 6, 2019

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2019Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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

Thursday, February 21, 2019Thursday, February 21, 2019

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

Friday, December 7, 2018Friday, December 7, 2018

An attempt to call in Caerphilly Council’s sports and active recreation strategy for further scrutiny has been turned down.

Council backs motion in support of hydrogen-powered public transport

Saturday, July 21, 2018Friday, July 20, 2018

Caerphilly County Borough Council has backed a motion calling for hydrogen to be considered as a renewable energy source to power trains and buses.

Gridlock: Caerphilly grinds to a halt as Pwllypant roundabout work begins

Thursday, October 12, 2017Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Motorists have vented their frustration at road works which are causing “traffic chaos” and increasing daily commutes by several hours.

Caerphilly Council leader warns of “tough times ahead” as funding cuts loom

Monday, October 2, 2017

The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned of “tough times ahead” with funding cuts to services in the pipeline.

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