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Tag: Colin Mann

Reduction in number of Caerphilly council cabinet members welcomed by Plaid leader

Thursday, June 1, 2017Wednesday, May 31, 2017

While political debate rages on at a national level ahead of the general election, peace appears to be permeating the parties of Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Cllr David Poole elected as Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council leader as cabinet and Mayor are also chosen

Friday, May 19, 2017Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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.

Llanbradach traffic problems easing as councillors call on Welsh Government to approve roundabout funding application

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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Vote of no confidence in Caerphilly council leader withdrawn

Thursday, January 19, 2017Wednesday, January 18, 2017

A motion calling for a vote of no confidence in the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been withdrawn over concerns it could have interfered with disciplinary proceedings against three senior local authority bosses.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

Thursday, January 5, 2017Wednesday, January 4, 2017

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

Thursday, December 8, 2016Thursday, December 8, 2016

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

Thursday, December 1, 2016

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

Friday, October 28, 2016

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

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

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.

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