Exciting News for Caerphilly! Get ready for a cleaner, greener future as the council rolls out a bold plan with a whopping £4 million investment. Over the next two years, you’ll see enhanced efforts with litter-picking, road sweeping, and even crackdowns on fly-tipping.
Every area in the county borough is set to benefit from two special week-long cleansing operations each year. That means dedicated teams working tirelessly to spruce up your town, tackling litter and weeds, perkier roundabouts, and even spruced-up road signage on those key ‘gateway’ routes into the borough.
With a specialist repair team on standby for specific projects like fixing fences and railings, it’s all hands on deck to restore pride to the community. The plans have already been put forward, and if they get the nod, we could be seeing a 50% budget boost to make sure every corner is looking its best.
Next week, a cross-party scrutiny committee will delve into the proposal details. The community has already had their say in a public consultation on the draft budget proposals, and now, the feedback is under review. A crucial vote is set for February 24, so mark your calendars!
Council leader Jamie Pritchard has spoken passionately about the transformative impact of this investment, saying it will make “a real big difference to our communities”. It’s all about noticeable improvements that make you feel excited to call Caerphilly home.
However, there’s a twist—leaders from the council’s Plaid and independent groups are challenging a proposed 6.25% council tax hike, urging decision-makers to think twice. What do you think—are you paying too much? Let us know!
Stay tuned for more updates and let’s watch as Caerphilly embraces a fresh new look! 🌿✨