Three or four-weekly bin collections are being considered in Caerphilly County Borough, as part of the council’s draft waste strategy.
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How does council tax in Caerphilly compare with the rest of Wales?
From April, council tax in Caerphilly County Borough will rise by 7.9%. But how does the rate of council tax in Caerphilly compare with other areas in Wales?
Decision to end schools PFI deal delayed by council after concerns raised
Moves by Caerphilly Council to buy out a school PFI contract have been met with concern from governors.
Councillors want public inquiry over Ty Llwyd quarry pollution concerns
Independent councillors have called for a public inquiry over pollution concerns at a quarry in Ynysddu.
7.9% council tax increase approved by councillors – but final vote still pending
The council’s budget for 2023/24 sets out how the council is going to spend its money – a total of £438 million – from April.
Council tax could increase by 7.9% from April as draft budget unveiled
Residents are facing a 7.9% council tax increase from April under Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft budget – with £12m worth of service cuts.
School crossing patrol will not return despite backlash
Despite calls from residents and local councillors, a school crossing patrol in Blackwood will not be reinstated.
Health board spends £20 million on agency and bank nurses
Gwent’s health board has spent £20.6 million on bank and agency nurses in the past year, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.
£51k spent on CCTV cameras to tackle town’s antisocial behaviour “epidemic”
Gwent Police has spent £51,000 on surveillance in an attempt to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood town centre.
Calls for school crossing patrol to be brought back after three-car collision
A parent has called for the school crossing patrol in Blackwood to be re-instated following a collision during the school pick-up.