At 8.10am on October 14 1913, the pit hooter of Universal Colliery Senghenydd rang out – and it sounded again 110 years later.
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Council workforce cuts not ruled out as financial pressures loom
Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Sean Morgan has not ruled out a reduction in council workers as part of the local authority’s efforts to cope with looming financial pressures.
Council leader hits back at Plaid criticism of cabinet going “part-time”
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has hit back at accusations that senior councillors will be going “part-time” once the number of their meetings are halved.Starting this month, cabinet meetings at…
Plaid Cymru group accuses council cabinet of going “part-time”
The changes to the number of council cabinet meetings has been criticised by the leader of the Plaid Cymru group.
Council leader defends “way over the top” conference cohort after opposition criticism
Cllr Sean Morgan defended the council’s decision to send a cohort to the WLGA’s annual conference in Llandudno.
Council criticised for “wasting money” on job advertising
Cllr Lindsay Whittle has criticised the council for “wasting money” on job advertising, after an internal appointment to the deputy CEO role.
Plaid group leader attacks Labour over candidate selection process
Councillor Lindsay Whittle, who is Plaid Cymru’s candidate for the Caerphilly seat, compared the Labour Party to “Big Brother”.
“A dedicated public servant”: Long-serving former councillor passes away
Former Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Colin Hobbs passed away on Monday May 22, aged 84.
Council backs motion to become foster carer friendly
Caerphilly County Borough Council has committed to making it easier for its staff to balance work and foster caring.
Opposition councillors launch petition against changes to council constitution
Opposition councillors have started a petition against changes to the council’s constitution and have asked for them to be revisited.