We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales across 43 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 …”
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.”
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…”
Road resurfacing programme expanded
The leader confirmed record highway investment of £13.4 million for 2026/27, including local government borrowing and capital underspends from the previous Welsh Government. Cabinet has approved 50 re…
“My first of three questions. Sort the roads out, fill the potholes, that's what we hear from residents. Residents want action. So that's why I'm delig…”
Highways maintenance budget set
The council set out its proposed 2026-27 highways revenue and capital programme, allocating £10.76m to maintain the highway network. The report specifically included £8.393m revenue, £2.572m capital, …
“This report presents the proposed highway revenue maintenance and capital program for 2026 to 27 setting out how a total budget of 10.76 million will …”
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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