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Tag: Colin Mann

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.

Incidents of fly-tipping rose by 20% according to figures

Thursday, August 25, 2016

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.

Rail fares set for increase as commuters are left standing in overcrowded carriages

Friday, August 19, 2016Friday, August 19, 2016

Train passengers unhappy with overcrowded and delayed services could face having to pay more for some journeys, with regulated fares set for a 1.9% increase.

Boost spending on road maintenance, pleads Plaid Cymru leader

Thursday, July 14, 2016

The leader of Plaid Cymru on Caerphilly County Borough Council has called for the Labour-run body to boost spending on road maintenance.

Caerphilly roundabout improvement scheme delays “disappointing” say Plaid Cymru

Wednesday, June 1, 2016Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced that proposed improvement works on the Pwll-y-Pant roundabout in Caerphilly will be postponed to avoid clashing with another major scheme, in a move which has been called “disappointing” by Plaid Cymru’s group leader on the council, Cllr Colin Mann.

Villagers fight to save Llanbradach pub from demolition

Tuesday, May 3, 2016Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Locals turned out on Saturday, April 23 to show their support for a well-loved pub in Llanbradach, after plans to build flats on the site were submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Developers chosen for long-mooted Llanbradach health centre, but site yet to be confirmed

Monday, March 7, 2016Monday, March 7, 2016

Progress on a new health care centre in Llanbradach has seen a shift in momentum after the contractors in charge of development were announced, but health officials say a site has yet to be confirmed.

Council tax to rise by 1% in Caerphilly County Borough after councillors agree budget for 2016/17

Thursday, February 25, 2016Thursday, February 25, 2016

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.

Council tax rise of 1% for Caerphilly County Borough set to be approved by councillors

Thursday, February 18, 2016Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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

Thursday, February 18, 2016Thursday, February 18, 2016

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…

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