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Council tax rise of 7.9% proposed for Caerphilly County Borough
19 hours ago · The proposed hike comes as Caerphilly County Borough Council warns 2025 will be another year of “difficult decisions” on spending. The council believes it has saved £5.3 million through its Mobilising Team Caerphilly cost-cutting measures, but will still need to find another £16.8 million to balance the books over the next two years.
Caerphilly: Ten libraries still under threat of closure
19 hours ago · Ten libraries in Caerphilly County Borough remain at risk of closure under council cost-cutting plans, despite public opposition. Reducing the number of sites to a handful of regional “hubs” will “provide a more sustainable and resilient library service” for customers, Caerphilly County Borough Council said.
Safety wardens and crossing patrols at risk in Caerphilly Council …
18 hours ago · Several cleaning operations could be scaled back or cut, including gullies and bypasses, and the cleaning of council windows and buildings. Residents’ parking permits could go up in price from £15 to £25, and prices at council car parks could also be increased.
Caerphilly: Dozens of 20mph roads could revert to 30mph
3 days ago · The ongoing review follows the lowering of Wales’ default speed limit to 20mph in September 2023. Welsh transport secretary Ken Skates launched a “national listening programme” last year, aimed at consulting the members of the public on roads they thought should not have been included in the switch to 20mph.
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Caerphilly: 'Huge gap' remains in council budget despite extra funds
Dec 12, 2024 · Caerphilly Council has warned it is facing a £45 million budget gap over the next two years, because the cost of running services has risen more quickly than any increases in government funding.. The 4.6% increase proposed for next year is the ninth-highest in Wales and is slightly above the 4.3% national average.
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Dec 24, 2024 · Lesley Williams, of Welsh ICE, was a joint-winner of the Inclusive Director category at a Wales-wide award ceremony.
Caerphilly: Bowls clubs could fold with prospect of council axing ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Meanwhile, it has been a bittersweet couple of weeks for Oakdale Bowling Club, who were recently up for sports club of the year at the Caerphilly Sport Awards, but now face the prospect of folding.. Treasurer Peter Carpenter spoke to Caerphilly Observer and said: “The village was given a ‘use it or lose it’ ultimatum a few years ago, …