South Wales East AM and Penyrheol ward councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
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Council update on Blackwood fire
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been supporting the emergency services overnight dealing with a large fire at the Poundstretcher store in Blackwood.The High Street remains closed to all traffic and bus diversions…
Gwent Police and Commissioner opens private meetings to the public
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced he is opening up previously private meetings for members of the public to attend.Ian Johnston said it was important the Strategy and Performance Board meeting,…
Plaid AM pledges to press ahead with demands to ban smacking children in Wales
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle says he will not be put off pressing the case for the Social Services Bill to include a ban on smacking children.It follows the removal by Labour…
Graffiti art event at Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre
Politicians, the police and youngsters joined forces recently to have a go at some graffiti art.Everything was above board though as they were all taking part in an intergenerational graffiti day organised…
Teenage girl victim of attempted robbery at Bargoed train station
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a teenage girl was the victim of an attempted robbery at Bargoed train station.
Bargoed woman jailed for growing cannabis in council house
A Bargoed woman has been jailed for a year after she grew cannabis in a council-owned house.
Welsh Ambulance Service in need of major overhaul, report finds
The Welsh Ambulance Service is in need of a major overhaul, according to a Welsh Government review.
Pontllanfraith school lead thief on the run after breaching licence conditions
A man from Pontllanfraith is wanted by police after he breached his licence conditions.Shaun Davies, 24, of Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, was sentenced to 14 months at Newport Crown Court in June last…
Residents urged to have their say on Caerphilly Council priorities
Caerphilly County Borough Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the council’s proposed priority areas for improvement over the forthcoming year.Each year, the council has a legal duty to choose…