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Tag: Colin Mann

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.

Treatment of elderly lady by Meals on Wheels employee criticised by local politicians

Wednesday, January 11, 2023Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Wayne David, MP for Caerphilly, has called for the council to provide Llanbradach resident Jane McTighe with a comprehensive care package.

Plaid councillor hits out at deputy leader over new senior officer comments

Friday, December 2, 2022Friday, December 2, 2022

Councillors have approved a spend of £300,000 for the appointment of two senior officers – including a deputy chief executive and a deputy finance officer.

Councillor “encouraged” by grass cutting policy but insists “there is a long way to go”

Monday, November 7, 2022Monday, November 7, 2022

Plaid Cymru’s Colin Mann, who represents the Llanbradach ward, last month called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to do more to boost biodiversity.

“There’s a storm brewing throughout the country like no other” – senior councillors defend £37.8m underspend

Thursday, October 6, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed underspends of £37.8 million in its latest budget outturn for 2021/22.

“Unnecessary” grass cutting should be reviewed, councillor argues

Tuesday, October 4, 2022Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Llanbradach councillor Colin Mann has written to the council’s Economy and Environment Director, Mark Williams, to raise concerns over “unnecessary” grass cutting.

Library temporarily closed after arson attack

Tuesday, September 27, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The roof of Llanbradach Library was deliberately attacked by arsonists over the weekend.

More than 120 residents march to Bluebell Woods in protest against its destruction

Monday, August 22, 2022Monday, August 22, 2022

The field, which has been enjoyed by residents for generations, was dug up by contractors at the end of July to make way for a five-pitch caravan site.

Destruction of Bluebell Woods raises questions over planning and wildlife laws

Friday, August 12, 2022Friday, August 12, 2022

The destruction of Bluebell Woods in Llanbradach has rightly caused outrage in the community – but the saga reveals wider questions about the planning system and the laws surrounding the protection of the flower.

“The law is an ass” when it comes to protecting Llanbradach’s Bluebell Woods

Thursday, August 4, 2022Thursday, August 4, 2022

Bluebell Woods was dug up over the weekend to make way for a caravan site – despite no planning permission being submitted.

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