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Tag: Colin Mann

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.

Councillors question whether there should be designated gypsy traveller pitches

Wednesday, June 22, 2022Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Currently, there are three unauthorised sites in Caerphilly County Borough which travellers are occupying.

Council’s Plaid Cymru group name new leader

Monday, May 16, 2022Monday, May 16, 2022

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

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2022Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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

Friday, March 18, 2022Friday, March 18, 2022

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

Friday, March 18, 2022Friday, March 18, 2022

Councillor Philippa Marsden, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed she does not shop at companies that have avoided tax.

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