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Tag: Colin Mann

Caerphilly Council to vote on motion calling for the devolution of Crown Estate

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

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

Monday, January 13, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024Thursday, December 12, 2024

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

Tuesday, November 26, 2024Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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

Tuesday, August 6, 2024Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2024Tuesday, June 18, 2024

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

Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Each year, Llanbradach AFC plays a match against Breton side AS Servel, as part of the village’s twinning arrangement with Ploubezre.

New play park opens with tribute to late community councillor

Monday, April 22, 2024Monday, April 22, 2024

Children in Pwllypant now have their own play area to enjoy. Previous play equipment which was installed when the village hall was built had to be removed for safety reasons.

Footbridge damaged four years ago set to be replaced this year, TfW says

Tuesday, March 5, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Work to replace a Llanbradach footbridge damaged nearly four years ago is set to be completed this year, Transport for Wales has said.

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