Council tax is to increase by 1% next year for residents in Caerphilly County Borough Council after councillors voted through next year’s budget – including the controversial “sandwich tax” on schools.
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Council tax rise of 1% for Caerphilly County Borough set to be approved by councillors
Labour’s Council Leader Keith Reynolds has pledged that Caerphilly County Borough Council will work hard to protect services, protect staff, and protect the vulnerable in the community, after his Cabinet approved budget…
Another round! – “Sandwich tax” row continues
A row sparked by council budget proposals to charge primary schools to cover the cost of children bringing in sandwiches continues to roll on.It began when Plaid Cymru councillor, and South Wales…
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Local Emergency Centre night time opening saved
Emergency care will continue to be given 24 hours a day at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) after allegations that the Local Emergency Centre could close through the night.
Caerphilly Plaid Cymru leader calls for rethink on Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr doctor withdrawal plans
Plaid Cymru’s group leader on Caerphilly Council, Cllr Colin Mann, has called for a rethink on plans to withdraw junior doctors from Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) in Ystrad Mynach.
Caerphilly Councillor apologises over ‘politically biased’ waste report
A senior Caerphilly County Borough councillor has apologised after the authority came under fire over alleged party bias in a report to councillors.
Plaid Cymru supports call for Caerphilly Council to stand alone
Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly councillors will support Labour’s call to not merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent county borough councils.
Call for pedestrian consideration at Pwllypant roundabout roadworks
Plaid Cymru councillors are calling for pedestrians to be accommodated in improvements planned to the Pwllypant roundabout in Caerphilly.
Leaked email reveals growing dissent over Bargoed cinema proposal
The Labour Party has dismissed claims they are split as “wishful thinking”, after a councillor said the development of a new cinema in Bargoed would be “politically and morally unacceptable”.
Tributes paid to former Caerphilly Mayor and Bedwas councillor Angus Donaldson
Tributes have been paid to former Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Angus Donaldson, who passed away on Sunday July 27.