Councillors have warned extra safety measures must be installed on Wyllie Bends as a matter of urgency, after the latest crash left a car upside down at the roadside.
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Risca could lose a council seat under latest boundary review
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its final recommendations for changes to the borough’s wards.
Council tax rise approved despite affordability concerns
Council cabinet members say the new budget will avoid unpopular service cuts, but opponents have questioned the 6.25% council tax rise.
Decision day inches closer on contentious plans for 300 homes
Plans for a large housing development on fields in Cefn Fforest could finally be decided after years of uncertainty.
Concern over borough schools’ budget pressures
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough will be expected to reduce their budgets by between £11,000 and £60,000 on average next year.
Schools’ private finance deal has cost council £91m to date
As part of the deal, the council agreed a 30-year contract for maintenance, catering and cleaning at the two sites, which was due to run until 2032.
Concern for future of council CCTV service in budget talks
The council is proposing a “restructure of CCTV to provide a more efficient service” that could save nearly £67,000 in next year’s budget.
Renewed calls for metal safety barriers on ‘notorious’ stretch of road
Calls are growing for improved crash barriers on the Wyllie Bends, after a teenage driver’s car left the road and plunged into the River Sirhowy last month.
No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises
A petition opposing the price rises and the removal of some tariffs was presented to the council last month – but the authority said it will not be changing its mind.
Caerphilly Council looking to cut 600 jobs despite ‘disaster’ warning
Councillors in Caerphilly have been told to expect 600 job losses at the local authority, with no guarantee compulsory layoffs will be avoided.