The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has survived a no-confidence vote, after opposition figures criticised his handling of plans to close ten libraries.
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War of words over council spending amid claim of ’empire-building’
Opposition figures in Caerphilly have questioned the county borough council’s spending on top officer salaries, accusing the local authority of “empire building”.
‘Crying shame’ or ‘very positive’ – what does the future hold for Llancaiach Fawr?
The Grade-I listed manor, near Nelson, has been “mothballed” and on the market since January, following a Caerphilly County Borough Council cost-cutting decision to end its annual subsidy for the site.
Councillors resist library closure plans that would leave villages ‘with black hole’
Backbench councillors in Caerphilly have resisted proposals to axe ten libraries, telling decision-makers they should give communities more time to explore other options.
New mayor chosen but role will be scrapped next year
Councillor Dawn Ingram-Jones has been named the new – and last – mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.
Council could remove position of mayor as part of further cuts
Councillors have been asked to consider axing the position of mayor, as Caerphilly County Borough Council continues to try and reduce its budget shortfall.
Barrier plan to stop fly-tipping on patch of disused land in Penyrheol
Plans have been unveiled to block off land at Penyrheol in a bid to stop illegal fly-tipping.
Demolition work begins on town’s former indoor market building
Following an estimated 20 weeks of demolition works, 73 apartments are set to be built on Pentrebane Street.
Row over ‘short-sighted’ treatment of staff at mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
The county borough’s Plaid group said the “overwhelming majority” of staff at the heritage site are “set for redundancy”.
Two weeks left to have your say on council tax rise and other budget proposals
The council argues it must make “difficult decisions” if it is to protect essential services and plug a funding gap of around £47 million by March 2028.