Councillors in Caerphilly are at odds over creating a new role of presiding member to chair meetings, earning nearly £28,000 a year.
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UK Government blamed for low election turnout by outgoing police and crime commissioner
Outgoing police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has blamed a lack of support from the UK Government for the low turnout in the elections.
Critics say spending on new Ffos Caerffili market ‘went way above budget’
Opposition councillors have launched fresh criticism of the Ffos Caerffili market amid reports the project ran over budget.
Council leader says doubters should eat “humble pie” over new market’s “success”
The leader of Caerphilly Council has suggested his opposite number should eat “humble pie” while toasting the success of the new Ffos Caerffili market.
Plaid Cymru launches Caerphilly general election campaign
Councillor Lindsay Whittle, who is standing in his tenth Westminster election, unveiled his campaign in Ynysddu on Thursday April 11.
Police investigating alleged fraud at school
An alleged fraud at a Caerphilly County Borough school is being investigated by police, although council bosses have refused to disclose any further details.
Lindsay Whittle to stand in tenth general election for Plaid Cymru
No date has yet been set for the next general election, but it must be held by January 2025 at the latest.
Deputy council leader defended over resignation call after new market delay
Ffos Caerffili had been due to open on Friday March 15, but recent rain holding up building work has been blamed for the latest setback.
Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial formally recognised
The mining memorial garden in Senghenydd, which commemorates those who died in the UK’s worst-ever mining disaster, has been formally recognised by the Welsh Government.
Council leader brands ‘inadequate’ Westminster funding as ‘raw deal’ for Wales
Rishi Sunak’s government’s funding for councils is “utterly inadequate”, the leader of Caerphilly Council has said.