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Tag: Lindsay Whittle

Council leader hits back at Plaid criticism of cabinet going “part-time”

Tuesday, September 26, 2023Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has hit back at accusations that senior councillors will be going “part-time” once the number of their meetings are halved.Starting this month, cabinet meetings at…

Plaid Cymru group accuses council cabinet of going “part-time”

Monday, September 25, 2023Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The changes to the number of council cabinet meetings has been criticised by the leader of the Plaid Cymru group.

Council leader defends “way over the top” conference cohort after opposition criticism

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

Cllr Sean Morgan defended the council’s decision to send a cohort to the WLGA’s annual conference in Llandudno.

Council criticised for “wasting money” on job advertising

Wednesday, June 21, 2023Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Cllr Lindsay Whittle has criticised the council for “wasting money” on job advertising, after an internal appointment to the deputy CEO role.

Plaid group leader attacks Labour over candidate selection process

Tuesday, June 13, 2023Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Councillor Lindsay Whittle, who is Plaid Cymru’s candidate for the Caerphilly seat, compared the Labour Party to “Big Brother”.

“A dedicated public servant”: Long-serving former councillor passes away

Thursday, May 25, 2023Thursday, May 25, 2023

Former Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Colin Hobbs passed away on Monday May 22, aged 84.

Council backs motion to become foster carer friendly

Wednesday, May 24, 2023Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council has committed to making it easier for its staff to balance work and foster caring.

Opposition councillors launch petition against changes to council constitution

Monday, May 22, 2023Monday, May 22, 2023

Opposition councillors have started a petition against changes to the council’s constitution and have asked for them to be revisited.

Council appoints new deputy chief executive

Monday, May 22, 2023Monday, May 22, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s former director of social services, Dave Street, has taken on the new deputy chief executive role.

Opposition councillors stage walkout as controversial changes approved

Friday, May 12, 2023Monday, May 15, 2023

Changes to Caerphilly Council’s constitution which were branded an “attack on democracy” have been approved.

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