Caerphilly County Borough Council is at the centre of its second police investigation within 12 months into unlawful payments to staff.Decisions to award senior bosses huge salary increases and payments to cover…
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Llanbradach councillors urge review of by-pass closures following fire
Councillors in Llanbradach have called on Gwent Police to look at ways of reducing the time a busy by-pass is shut during major incidents after a fire caused huge traffic backlogs last…
New political leaders named on Caerphilly Council
The Labour and Plaid Cymru groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have announced their new leaders following the recent local election.As expected, Cllr Harry Andrews is to continue as Labour group leader…
Caerphilly Council rejected £6.4m in bogus compensation claims
Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced it has prevented £6.4million being paid out in compensation to bogus accident claims.The figure, which stretches over the last three years, covers accidents which never took…
Caerphilly Council saves almost £600,000 through partnership
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed it has saved almost £600,000 through buying goods and services alongside 15 other local authorities.The 16 local councils that make up the Welsh Purchasing Consortium (WPC)…
Prestigious national award for Caerphilly Council’s IT service
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s IT Service has been awarded a prestigious national award.
Council officers were awarded the ‘NSG Best In Region’ award at the 2011 National Gazetteer Exemplar Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in Nottingham earlier this month.
Caerphilly Council to get £254.3m in annual grant from Welsh Government
Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to see its annual grant from the Welsh Government rise by 1.4% next year.Provisional funding details for each local authority from the Welsh Government in 2012-13…
Caerphilly Council set to underspend budget by £6million
Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to underspend its budget by £6million this year, according to a recent report.Cllr Colin Mann, deputy leader and cabinet member for resources, welcomed the report.He said:…
Climate Change Commissioner for Wales visits top energy efficient school
The Climate Change Commissioner and Sustainable Futures Commissioner for Wales has paid a visit to Caerphilly County Borough’s most energy efficient school. Peter Davies visited Greenhill Primary School, in Gelligaer, on Wednesday after…
Labour on the attack over bereavement charge increase in Caerphilly County Borough
Key members of the Labour Party in Caerphilly County Borough have attacked the council’s decision to increase bereavement charges by 18.5%, calling it a stealth tax.Last week the Plaid Cymru-led council decided…