Caerphilly County Borough Council is performing well across, according to a recent report presented to councillors.As part of the council’s three-year improvement plan, an annual report is produced and published to review…
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Cost-cutting at Caerphilly Council aims to save £2.1m
Residents could soon be paying their council tax at their local Post Office or corner shop if plans by the council are approved.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has set out its first…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 6
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.ASSEMBLY ELECTIONSAt the weekend Plaid Cymru members picked their South Wales East list candidates for…
Lindsay Whittle selected as regional AM candidate
Plaid Cymru members has selected Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle as a candidate for the South Wales East list of regional Assembly Members.Hundreds of party members from across the region took part…
£900,000 road improvements across Caerphilly County Borough underway
Almost £1million worth of road and pavement repairs across Caerphilly County Borough are well underway, according to the council.Earlier this year, following one of the coldest winters in a generation, the cabinet…
Caerphilly County Borough residents win trip to the Ryder Cup
Seven lucky golf fans from Caerphilly County Borough will be watching the stars tee off at the Ryder Cup, being held this week at the Celtic Manor.Residents within the area had a…
Pictures of Royal Welsh Regiment parade
Thousands of residents turned out to show their support for the brave men and women of The Royal Welsh as they were honoured with the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday.To…
Groundwork Caerphilly awarded £730,000 lottery money
A Grade II listed building is set to have a new lease of life after a charity was awarded £731,971 by the Big Lottery Fund.Groundwork Caerphilly will take ownership of Ty Mynyddislwyn…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Proposed boundary changesThe proposals by the Electoral Reform Society which would see a new Caerphilly…
Caerphilly Council leader defends £15k pay rise for top executive
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has defended a decision to give the local authority’s deputy chief executive a £15K a year pay rise.Details of the pay rise, approved by the…