We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales across 41 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Extinguish GEL footpath 11
Members approved the recommendation to extinguish both sections of footpath GEL FP11 by order under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 because the route is no longer needed for public use.
“the authority will need to extinguish both sections of the footpath by making an order under section 118 of the highways act 1980 ... as the footpath …”
Extinguish LB FP46
The committee agreed to extinguish LB FP46 under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 rather than reinstate the crossing, which would have required major engineering works.
“The authority will extinguish the footpath by making an order under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 between point A and B on appendix 12 as the f…”
Electrification-driven legal clarity pressure
Transport for Wales' railway electrification work is creating a legal/compliance pressure on the council to confirm whether several public footpaths legally cross the railway line. This affects the co…
“Transport for Wales as part of the railway electrification project seek clarity on whether the path legally crosses the railway line.”
Underage sales review escalated
The meeting focused on a licence review after alcohol was sold to an 11-year-old child at Village Stores. Responsible authorities said the incident undermined the licensing objectives of protecting ch…
“Speaker 2: Thank you, chair. Can I first of all welcome all parties both in the chamber and online to today's meeting? I would confirm members that th…”
Premises licence variation approved
The subcommittee was informed that objections to a premises licence variation had been withdrawn, so the licence would be granted with conditions agreed by the responsible authorities. The variation a…
“Thank you, chair. Members, I would just like to update you in relation to this application. Over the weekend, there has been contact. And as a result …”
Hackney carriage tariff review
The committee considered a policy change to the Hackney Carriage tariff, with two alternative fare structures having been consulted on. Proposal A and proposal B both raise fares, but differ in how qu…
“Members, you are going to be required today to consider a review of the council's Hackney Carriage tariff affairs. This essentially is or will relate …”
Well-being and social value policy
Cabinet endorsed the Caerphilly well-being and social impact policy for 2026-2030, requiring contracts to include and monitor social value commitments such as local employment, apprenticeships, sustai…
“I welcome the introduction of Kefilly's well-being and social impact policy, which reinforces the council's commitment to ensuring that our decisions,…”
New wellbeing and social impact policy
The committee considered and approved a replacement social value policy, described as a newly updated Caerphilly well-being and social impact policy. It is intended to align with legislative changes a…
“Speaker 18: So thank you, chair. And I am also here to present this report in the absence of on behalf of councilor Nigel George. The purpose of the r…”
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