Plans to build a three-storey block of flats next to Y Fron guesthouse in Pwllypant have been backed by councillors.
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Councillors question whether there should be designated gypsy traveller pitches
Currently, there are three unauthorised sites in Caerphilly County Borough which travellers are occupying.
Council’s Plaid Cymru group name new leader
Penyrheol councillor Lindsay Whittle has been appointed as the new leader of the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Plaid pledge council tax freeze – but Labour warn it would result in cuts
Plaid Cymru has promised to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough if the party gains power on May 5, but Labour has questioned its feasibility.
Plaid Cymru pledges to reopen day care centres
The Plaid Cymru group has vowed to reopen day care centres if elected in May’s council elections – a move described as an “irresponsible ploy” by Labour.
“Lack of appetite” amongst councillors for taxpayer-funded mobile phones
Most councillors are happy to use their personal phones for council work instead of receiving a taxpayer-funded work phone.
Council leader reveals she refuses to shop at tax-avoiding companies
Councillor Philippa Marsden, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed she does not shop at companies that have avoided tax.
Council tax expected to rise by 1.9% – lower than originally proposed
This means the average Band D property will see an increase of 45p a week and pay a total of £1,253.95 in council tax in the next financial year.
Police council tax precept set to increase by 5.5%
The amount people pay in council tax towards policing in Gwent will increase by more than £15 in the next financial year, it has been confirmed.
Why are there calls for the council’s deputy leader to resign?
Calls have been made for the deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council to resign after a complaint was made about him to the Public Services Ombudsman of Wales.