In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Recycling and compostingI wanted to congratulate the green-fingered residents of Caerphilly County Borough Council for…
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Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.DIFFICULT TIMES REQUIRE DIFFICULT DECISIONSEarlier this month, I mentioned that tough times were ahead given…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 9
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Mayoral CarCaerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 19
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionWell, the dust has settled following the general election and we now have a…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionPounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly,…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 21
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionI thought Observer readers would be interested in finding out what issues the public…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionWell, the world’s worst kept secret has been revealed – the General Election takes…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Housing BenefitsThis week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 10
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle outlines his thoughts on recent council business.
I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to write a regular column for Caerphilly Observer’s growing readership. With traditional media facing declines in circulation, it is vital that alternative forms of information are available to those who don’t read or buy newspapers.
I firmly believe there is a place for a comprehensive and local online news service such as that provided by the Observer, particularly as it covers both parts of the county borough – the old Rhymney Valley and Islwyn areas. It is vital for local democracy that we have a thriving media – in traditional newspapers, radio and TV and online.