The new Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cllr David Poole, has formally appointed his cabinet after Labour’s historic win in this month’s local elections.
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Llanbradach traffic problems easing as councillors call on Welsh Government to approve roundabout funding application
Temporary traffic management measures introduced in Llanbradach two months ago have led to a reduction in congestion in the village.
Local party leaders welcome Welsh council shake-up plans
Proposals to revamp the way local authorities work have been welcomed by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s party leaders.
Vote of no confidence in Caerphilly council leader withdrawn
A motion calling for a vote of no confidence in the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been withdrawn over concerns it could have interfered with disciplinary proceedings against three senior local authority bosses.
Country parks bring in less than forecast in car parking charges
Controversial parking charges in country parks have brought in tens of thousands of pounds less in revenue than originally forecast.
Council tax in Caerphilly County Borough set to rise by 1% in 2017
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it plans to increase council tax by 1% in April next year.
Traffic chaos in Llanbradach leaves residents undecided on plans
Temporary measures to ease congestion in Llanbradach have had a mixed response from residents.
Motorists using Llanbradach to avoid morning traffic, claim Plaid Cymru councillors
Motorists are using the village of Llanbradach as a “rat run” to beat increasing peak-time morning congestion on the busy A469 road, say Plaid Cymru ward councillors.
Plaid leader calls on Caerphilly council to boost spending on roads
The leader of Plaid Cymru on Caerphilly County Borough Council has called for the Labour-run authority to boost spending on road maintenance, after a Freedom of Information request by the party revealed 813 potholes required filling across the borough on July 1.
Incidents of fly-tipping rose by 20% according to figures
Caerphilly County Borough Council has denied a link between a 12-month rise in fly-tipping and a cut in the opening hours of its civic amenity sites.