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Tag: Colin Mann

Leisure centre consultation branded a ‘tick box exercise’

Wednesday, December 6, 2023Wednesday, December 6, 2023

A public consultation on the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre has been called into question, after it was branded “insanity” to keep the site open.

Overgrown and dirty road signs risk “magical mystery tour” for motorists, councillor says

Monday, October 9, 2023Monday, October 9, 2023

Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann has called on the council to do something about the borough’s “many unreadable road signs”.

Council’s planning blueprint in limbo after Welsh Government challenge

Thursday, September 28, 2023Saturday, September 30, 2023

Caerphilly council’s planning blueprint for future developments is still in limbo after the Welsh Government challenged its contents.

Twinning association members visit Brittany for first time since Covid pandemic

Thursday, August 24, 2023Thursday, August 24, 2023

Members of the Caerphilly and District Twinning Association have visited Brittany for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fears for education services as “challenging” financial picture awaits in coming years

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it will work “closely” with its schools as it anticipates a “challenging” financial picture over the next two years.

Council criticised over lack of promotion for tourism in the borough

Tuesday, July 18, 2023Friday, January 5, 2024

Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann said he was “surprised” to find only one leaflet promoting tourism to the borough at Caerphilly Tourist Information Centre.

Llanbradach celebrate 25 years of hosting French football team

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Llanbradach AFC have celebrated 25 years of being twinned with French football side AS Servel, as the teams played their annual football match.

“There was no other option”: School set to close in Llanbradach

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cwm Glas Infants School in Llanbradach has made the difficult decision to close as of July 2024, blaming a lack of funding and dwindling pupil numbers.

Footbridge destroyed three years ago will be replaced, TfW insists despite delays

Monday, July 3, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Tynygraig footbridge, which provides a vital pedestrian link over the Rhymney railway line in Llanbradach, will be replaced, TfW has said.

£1.4m senior officer spend criticised by opposition councillors

Thursday, April 27, 2023Thursday, April 27, 2023

Opposition councillors have criticised Caerphilly Council’s £1.4 million spend on senior officers.

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