I write this after just having returned from the recall of Parliament to discuss the appalling ‘disorder’ which we saw on the streets of London and other English cities.The debate which took…
Category: Opinion
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 10
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Blackwood WoodsCampaigners Andrew Farina-Childs and Delwyn Davies, two Blackwood councillors, deserve credit for their…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Take time out to relax this summer holiday
Elections, referendums, recruitment, relocation and work, work, work …it’s been a hectic year for both Caerphilly Business Forum and my own business. I’m sure I’m not alone.Occasionally, in a rare quiet moment,…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: August 2
Caerphilly County Borough Council has a new leader. He is Councillor Allan Pritchard from Oakdale. He is a councillor of experience and is a long standing member of Plaid Cymru. He becomes…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 27
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.21st Century SchoolsI cannot emphasise enough my disappointment at the announcement by the Welsh…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: July 18
One of my hardworking assistants asked me the other day what I was going to write about in my next Blog. I said that given the events of the last two weeks,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Youth EmploymentTackling youth employment is a key priority for me and I took part…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Get the latest on the economy from the horse’s mouth
Growth in consumer spending remains sluggish; recovery in the business service sector is modest and the price of raw materials is rocketing. Who’s responsible for all that?The Bank of England … no,…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: July 4
Caerphilly’ Labour MP Wayne David questions Tory Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan’s concern for Wales.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Physical Punishment of ChildrenI spoke during First Minister’s Questions when Carwyn Jones was asked…