Caerphilly County Borough Council employees, alongside volunteers from external business Willmott Dixon, came together in the spirit of giving this Christmas by supporting the ToyBox Project during a dedicated volunteer day at Penallta House. The event, held on Thursday 28th November, saw an incredible turnout, with 48 council staff members and additional volunteers from Willmott…
A partnership working to address hoarding in the Caerphilly borough has been recognised with a UK Housing Award. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Supporting People and Holistic Hoarding received ‘Partnership of the Year’ at the prestigious annual event, hosted by Inside Housing. Judges commented “This innovative and uniquely deep partnership tackles hoarding: a challenge that affects…
Self Assessment customers unable to pay their tax bill in full by 31 January 2025 can spreadthe cost using HMRC’s online Time to Pay system Time to Pay plans support those who cannot pay their tax bills on time by arranging regularmonthly payments in return for avoiding any further late payment penalties Online payment plans…
The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has warned of a significant budget gap of £35.7 million for the financial year 2025/26, stating that “difficult decisions” will be required to address the shortfall. For many residents, this translates to further cuts to essential public services, sparking frustration and questions about the council’s financial management….
In an interview given by the First Minister on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, the First Minister confirmed that she would not be aware of the UK Government’s level of cost coverage for the employer national insurance increase for councils and other public sector bodies until May or June of next year – after the increase…
