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Tag: Colin Mann

“Thorough” public consultation into day care centre provision to be held

Thursday, September 30, 2021Thursday, September 30, 2021

Currently, day care centres are operating on a limited basis due to Covid restrictions, which has drawn fierce criticism from carers and opposition parties.

Council continues to face calls for day care centres to return to pre-pandemic hours

Tuesday, September 21, 2021Thursday, September 23, 2021

The council is continuing to face calls for its day care centres to return to pre-pandemic opening hours.

Protesters gather at site of controversial waste plant

Monday, September 13, 2021Tuesday, September 14, 2021

More than 400 residents gathered in Cwmfelinfach to protest against controversial plans for a new waste plant.

What’s being done to encourage more women to enter local politics?

Thursday, September 2, 2021Friday, September 3, 2021

In Caerphilly County Borough Council, just 27% of councillors are female. Across Wales, this stands at just 28%.

Council set to move to hybrid meetings as Covid restrictions eased

Tuesday, August 17, 2021Tuesday, August 17, 2021

A hybrid meeting will mean some councillors will be present at the chamber and some will join the meeting online from their homes.

Olympic heroes to star on new wall of fame after medal-winning performances in Tokyo

Wednesday, August 11, 2021Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The wall of fame will be unveiled at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.

Plaid Cymru vow to reject Gwent Public Services Board merger

Wednesday, July 28, 2021Thursday, July 29, 2021

The Plaid Cymru Group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has vowed to oppose moves to create a region-wide Public Services Board.

Council rejects motion on memorial benches in cemeteries

Thursday, July 15, 2021Thursday, July 15, 2021

The motion was put forward by Aber Valley councillor John Roberts, who said the current policy “unjustly deprives” mourners. But concerns were raised over cemeteries becoming cluttered.

Opposition groups urge council to avoid legal action over waste plant

Monday, June 21, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021

Opposition groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have joined forces, calling on the local authority to avoid legal action over a new controversial waste recycling plant.

Rules on questions to senior councillors clarified

Thursday, June 3, 2021Thursday, June 3, 2021

Questions to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leader will no longer be referred to the relevant cabinet member for a response, following a vote in a full council meeting.

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