One of the myths of modern politics is that ‘personality’ doesn’t matter. The argument goes that the only thing that is important is the policies a person stands for. Policies are of…
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Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 20
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Why ‘local’ matters in the Assembly election
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks back at the forum’s recent ‘Question Time event’
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David talks about the upcoming Assembly elections in May.The Welsh Assembly Election campaign is certainly beginning to hot-up. I have been…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 6
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.AN APOLOGYI’d like to issue an apology to Labour politicians, particularly the local AM and…
Caerphilly Business Forum: Time to have our say
March 31 2011 I’ve blogged before about the role Caerphilly Business Forum has in making our voices heard but it’s worth flagging it up again. Last week CBF played host to BBC…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 28, 2011
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David talks about the Budget. Caerphilly MP Wayne David. I am writing this blog having just left the Chamber in the…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 23
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Lindsay Whittle, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council. PLAID DELIVERS FOR BARGOED I’m…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: How the Budget will affect business
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks ahead to the first Budget from the Coalition Government.The Chancellor is allowed a tipple while delivering his…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 14
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David talks about the upcoming Assembly elections in May.Please can one of the nationalist councillors who regularly reads this blog tell…