Two Plaid Cymru councillors have been removed from Van Community Council after being absent from meetings for more than six months.
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Budget which includes 7.9% council tax increase backed by senior councillors
Council leader Sean Morgan said this was the “most difficult budget” the local authority has ever faced.
Why the council has £233m in its reserves
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s reserves has long been a contentious issue, but what does it mean to have £233 million in the pot?
NRW investigating water-run off from controversial housing development
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is investigating water run-off from the De Clare Gardens development in Hendredenny.
Proposed council tax increase cannot be justified, councillors argue
Councillors from across the political spectrum have attacked the council’s draft budget.
Senedd Member says UK Government to blame for council music cuts
Islwyn MS Rhianon Passmore, a former music teacher, has blamed UK Government austerity policies for the council’s planned cuts to music services.
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.