Jeff Cuthbert, the former police and crime commissioner for Gwent, discusses the UK Government’s decision to abolish the role.
Category: Opinion
‘Wales’ best interests will never be served by any Westminster government’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell calls for Wales to have powers over policing.
‘One of the most moving accounts I have personally ever heard’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle discusses recent Holocaust memorial events, A&E waiting times and more.
Did a tsunami hit the Bristol Channel four centuries ago? Revisiting the great flood of 1607
Simon Haslett looks into the causes of the great flood of 1607 in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary.
A plea for simplicity, common sense, and savings in the delivery of local services
Oakdale resident Roger Evans, a former Gwent county councillor, shares his views on how public services should be run in Wales.
Wales is trying to outlaw political lying, without curbing free speech
Bangor University’s Stephen Clear explores Senedd plans to tackle deliberate lying from politicians – and the problems those efforts are facing.
Tour de France ‘presents a huge opportunity for us as residents and businesses in the borough’
Gareth Jones, founder and CEO of Caerphilly-based business hub TownSq, talks about how we can capitalise on the Tour de France passing through the borough next year.
How can we make Caerphilly even more welcoming – starting from the moment you step off the train?
Caerphilly resident Gareth Hughes, who stood for the Green Party at last year’s by-election, discusses ways to make the town more welcoming to visitors in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Linsday Whittle demands ‘common sense’ in social housing letting system
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle calls for change in the housing system.
Senedd election ‘will set the course for our communities, our prospects and our public services’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths says this year’s Senedd election is a “clear choice” between “hope and fear” in this opinion piece for Caerphilly Observer.