Changes to Caerphilly Council’s constitution which were branded an “attack on democracy” have been approved.
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Plaid group leader questions use of public money to promote regeneration plans
Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru leader has questioned the use of public money to pay a private company to promote the council’s regeneration masterplan.
“An attack on democracy” – opposition councillors slam proposed constitution changes
Opposition councillors have branded proposed changes to Caerphilly Council’s constitution as an “attack on democracy”.
Council “bans” political stalls from Pride Caerffili event
Plaid Cymru has been told it can’t have a stall at Pride Caerffili on June 24 – a move that has been criticised by the group’s leader, Councillor Lindsay Whittle.
Council defers public consultation into bin collection changes
Cabinet member for waste, Councillor Chris Morgan, said the council could face fines of up to £2 million if it doesn’t change the way it deals with waste.
Candidates for the council’s new deputy chief executive role to be shortlisted this week
The new deputy will work alongside the current chief executive Christina Harrhy, on a salary of £140,969.
Construction work on new market pushed back to early summer, but “plans are progressing”
Construction work on Caerphilly’s multi-million-pound market has been pushed back to early summer, but “plans are progressing”.
Council considering moving to three or four-weekly bin collections
Three or four-weekly bin collections are being considered in Caerphilly County Borough, as part of the council’s draft waste strategy.
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?
Tributes to “dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal” ex-community councillor
Former Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen community councillor Daniel Llewellyn has died suddenly aged 36.