We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales across 45 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…”
Barod Park objections deadline
The statutory notice process for the Barod Park disposal was already underway, with objections invited up to 7 May 2026. The director of assets and decarbonization is responsible for considering any o…
“Objections may be submitted until the 7th of May 2026”
Barod Park lease transfer
Cabinet approved in principle a 25-year lease/community asset transfer of the main pitch, changing facilities and spectator stand at Barod Park to Barod Rugby Football Club Limited. The site is curren…
“the proposed transfer of an operational site currently costing the council approximately 39,638 pounds peranom would reduce day-to-day management resp…”
Rising home education demand
The report and discussion show a significant rise in elective home education, creating capacity and oversight pressure for the authority. Officers said the increase is stretching staffing, follow-up v…
“Effective home education is growing in scale and complexity, and the report outlines this. Recommendations in 3.1 ask members to note the increasing n…”
Home education learner grant
Welsh Government funding for home educating families was explained as about £17,000 this year, distributed per child, resulting in roughly £80 per learner for the current number of applications. The a…
“In terms of the running ramp, then you asked about councilor. We're given a set allocation of money by Welsh government every year to support our lear…”
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