The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council is to elect its new leader next week.
Former council leader Allan Pritchard, who lost his seat in last week’s election, looks back at 25 years as a local councillor.
Category: Opinion
Caerphilly Business Forum: A positive year
Good news is always welcome and I’ve just reported on a very positive year to the AGM of Caerphilly Business Forum.There are always challenges in running a member-based, independent, voluntary organisation like…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 2
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Stroke Association This Saturday I’ll be attending the Stroke Association’s Sip for Stroke event…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 30
A Double-Dip Recession It was depressing news that Britain has gone back into recession. Unlike the United States, where President Obama has pursued a very different economic strategy to this country, Britain…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 18
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Trevor Elias I attended a very moving candlelit vigil at Abertridwr Square over the…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 16
Reform of the House of Lords On May 9 the Queen will be coming to the House of Lords to deliver her “Queen’s Speech”. This will set out the Government’s “agenda” for…
Caerphilly Business Forum: Meet the Buyer in Bargoed was promising
One of the challenges facing government at all levels is to rekindle economies at a local level.Across the UK there are regions where businesses are thriving and employment levels are relatively good…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Nathan Flanagan I wanted to mention one of Plaid’s candidates in next month’s council…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 3
Why Police Stations are Important Gwent Police have announced that virtually all the police stations in the Caerphilly Borough will be closed to the public from July.As a direct consequence of the…
How the banks can tackle financial exclusion
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for new laws to tackle the growing problem of financial exclusion.
A Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Mr Evans aims to ensure that banks are held accountable for their lending activities.
Here he sets out his argument for the new law.