Any unspent money intended for community projects is to be rolled over into this year’s budget, Caerphilly County Borough Council has said.
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Only 30% of council’s community projects budget spent in last financial year
The total sum available was £327,770 but just £98,517 was spent during the 2021/22 financial year. The council has said this is down to the scheme going live late in the year.
Councillor wins award for bowel cancer awareness campaigning
In 2019, Cllr Etheridge was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 60. Since then, he has endeavoured to raise awareness of the disease.
New shop and affordable homes proposed for former pub site
Potential plans to build “much needed” affordable homes and a shop on the site of a former pub in Pontllanfraith have emerged.
Final decision on 300 new homes near Cefn Fforest expected by October
A final decision from the Welsh Government over whether 300 homes can be built near Cefn Fforest is expected by October.
Councillor encourages more people to take up bowel screening offer after cancer scare
Cllr Kevin Etheridge found out he had cancer in 2019 after being sent a testing kit when he turned 60.
Calls for councillors to have six-month performance reviews rejected
Independent group leader Cllr Kevin Etheridge put forward a proposal for councillors to have six-month performance reviews.
Thieves steal lead from roofs of 13 council-owned properties
The council’s Housing department was made aware of the incidents on after police received reports of people on rooftops in the area.
Plaid pledge council tax freeze – but Labour warn it would result in cuts
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
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.