The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.
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Council backs calls for Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
A majority of councillors in Caerphilly have backed calls to devolve the Crown Estate – the land and holdings belonging to the monarch.
Caerphilly Council to vote on motion calling for the devolution of Crown Estate
Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann, who represents Llanbradach, is putting forward the motion, which has cross-party support for it with Labour and Independent councillors backing it.
Proposals for council tax rise and ‘pay more for less’ service cuts come under fire
The local authority has long warned it must make “difficult decisions” on spending, in the face of an estimated £45 million budget gap over the next two years.
‘Huge gap’ remains in council budget despite ‘welcome’ rise in funding
A “huge gap” remains in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s budget for the next two years despite a funding increase from the Welsh Government.
Claim some councillors ‘don’t know what’s going on’ at meetings
Plaid Cymru county councillor Judith Pritchard said “nobody seems to check” whether elected representatives “are value for money”.
‘Use it or lose it’ plan for community fund criticised
The Community Empowerment Fund contains more than £3,000 for each councillor to support voluntary work within their wards.
Caerphilly and Llanbradach celebrate 30 years of Breton twinning arrangement
Members of Caerphilly and District Twinning Association have welcomed thirty Breton visitors as part of an arrangement which has been in place for 30 years.
Blacksmith unveils ‘stunning’ memorial bench to mark D-Day anniversary
Almost two weeks after the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, local blacksmith Glen Adams unveiled his “stunning” memorial bench at a ceremony in Llanbradach.
Football club given boost ahead of twinning trip to Brittany
Each year, Llanbradach AFC plays a match against Breton side AS Servel, as part of the village’s twinning arrangement with Ploubezre.