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Tag: Colin Mann

Sports clubs worried about future after pitch fee hike

Wednesday, April 26, 2023Thursday, June 22, 2023

The cost of renting a sports pitch in Caerphilly County Borough increased by 12% this month – leaving some football clubs worried about the future.

Candidates for the council’s new deputy chief executive role to be shortlisted this week

Tuesday, April 4, 2023Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The new deputy will work alongside the current chief executive Christina Harrhy, on a salary of £140,969.

Budget which includes 7.9% council tax increase backed by senior councillors

Wednesday, February 22, 2023Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Council leader Sean Morgan said this was the “most difficult budget” the local authority has ever faced.

Schools get share of £500 thanks to community calendar sales

Wednesday, February 22, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Cwm Glas Primary School and Coed y Brain Primary School have both been given £250 from the proceeds of an annual community calendar.

Tributes paid to “unforgettable” community councillor

Tuesday, February 14, 2023Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Community councillor Adrian Stone, who was “more colourful than a rainbow”, has died aged 62.

“I’m really proud to be a boy from the Brad” – ex-resident makes £10k donation to bluebell fundraiser

Thursday, February 2, 2023Thursday, February 2, 2023

Granville Wise was born and brought up in Llanbradach, before moving away as a teenager. Now aged 83, the village he still calls home holds a special place in his heart.

Campaigners have more time to save Bluebell Woods after sale delayed

Monday, January 30, 2023Monday, January 30, 2023

Bluebell Woods campaigners staged a protest outside the auctioneers selling the land on Monday morning, and were invited in for a coffee and a chat.

Residents to protest over Bluebell Woods sale outside Paul Fosh Auctions offices

Friday, January 27, 2023Friday, January 27, 2023

Campaigners who want to see a woodland brought into community ownership are set to protest outside the auctioneers selling it on behalf of the landowner.

Fundraiser to bring Bluebell Woods into community’s hands launched

Monday, January 23, 2023Monday, January 23, 2023

A community fundraiser aiming to ensure the much-loved Bluebell Woods is “preserved for future generations” has been launched.

Bluebell Woods up for auction, but obligation to restore land still remains

Friday, January 13, 2023Friday, January 13, 2023

Bluebell Woods, near Llanbradach, was dug up last summer without planning permission. Now the land is being auctioned.

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