Islwyn MS Rhianon Passmore, a former music teacher, has blamed UK Government austerity policies for the council’s planned cuts to music services.
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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.
First Minister given tour of National Mining Memorial and heritage museum
First Minister Mark Drakeford came to Senghenydd on Thursday, where he was given a tour of the National Mining Memorial and Aber Valley Heritage Museum.
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.
Opposition leader slams council after FOI request denied
The council refused to answer an FOI request asking how much money had been spent in each ward over the last five years.
Concern over 25,000 days lost due to council workers’ stress-related illness
On average, 14 days of work were lost per Caerphilly County Borough Council employee.
Council tax increase would be a “kick in the teeth” – Plaid group leader calls for freeze
Plaid Cymru group leader Cllr Lindsay Whittle has called for Caerphilly County Borough Council to freeze council tax.
Councillor says decision to create two new senior officer posts is a “slap in the face”
Blackwood’s independent councillor Nigel Dix has hit out at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision to create two new senior officer jobs.
Council plans for two new senior officer positions approved
Senior councillors have approved plans to create two senior officer positions at a cost of nearly £300,000.
Council leader accuses Plaid Cymru of ‘accepting xenophobia’ as group leader investigated
A complaint against the council’s opposition leader, Cllr Lindsay Whittle, is being investigated by Plaid Cymru officials.