Cllr Kevin Etheridge called for a review into lollipop patrols after finding out the patrol at Blackwood Primary School was being removed.
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Visas should be waived for Ukrainians fleeing war, say councillors
The UK Government should “show compassion” and waive visas for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, councillors have said.
Councillors approve budget proposals, with council tax to go up 1.9%
The rise, which is lower than the 2.5% increase originally proposed by the authority, was approved at a full council meeting on Thursday, February 24.
Council tax expected to rise by 1.9% – lower than originally proposed
This means the average Band D property will see an increase of 45p a week and pay a total of £1,253.95 in council tax in the next financial year.
Questions asked over new playground built next to busy road
The playground has been built in Pontllanfraith to replace a park lost to a new 123-home development.
School crossing patrol motion rejected, but Blackwood School patrol to be reviewed
Councillors have rejected a motion to review the council’s school crossing patrol service – but the decision not to replace the patrol at Blackwood Primary School will be reassessed.
Councils across Wales follow Caerphilly in committing to “respectful” election campaigns
Last month, the leaders of the three main groups in Caerphilly Council released a joint statement pledging a zero-tolerance policy against abuse.
Councillors condemn abuse and pledge a ‘clean’ election fight
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge was taken aback by an abusive letter sent to the Independent Group which he leads.
School lollipop patrol axe “totally unacceptable”
Blackwood Primary School’s former lollipop lady is not being replaced, despite the school having had a crossing patrol since it opened in 2001.
Council’s out of hours phoneline goes down while street flooded
On Monday, anyone who attempted to contact Caerphilly County Borough Council on its out of hours number was met with an answerphone message.