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Tag: Colin Mann

“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.

Investigation into bluebell field destruction underway

Monday, August 1, 2022Monday, August 1, 2022

Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.

Car parking charges in town centres could be brought back

Friday, July 29, 2022Friday, July 29, 2022

Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.

Council decides against designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

Caerphilly County Borough Council will not provide designated sites for Gypsies and Travellers, despite the fact that there is an unmet need for mobile homes.

Three-storey block of flats given seal of approval

Thursday, July 14, 2022Thursday, July 14, 2022

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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