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Category: Opinion

A plea for simplicity, common sense, and savings in the delivery of local services

Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026

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

Friday, January 30, 2026

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’

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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?

Friday, January 16, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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’

Wednesday, January 7, 2026Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.

First Minister: ‘This new year brings opportunities and hope’

Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026

First Minister Eluned Morgan looks towards the year ahead in her 2026 New Year message.

Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘We can make the Welsh Dragon roar once more’

Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026

Reform UK Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones, who represents South Wales East, looks ahead to 2026 in this opinion piece.

First Minister: ‘Your compassion strengthens our communities and reminds us what Wales does best’

Thursday, December 25, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, thanks emergency service workers, NHS staff, and the thousands of volunteers working this Christmas.

‘Being leader is about being open, telling things straight and getting things done’

Tuesday, December 23, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Caerphilly Council’s new leader Jamie Pritchard discusses his first six weeks in the job, engaging with residents, and plans for 2026.

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