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Tag: Lindsay Whittle

Council backing for veterans impacted by former LGBTQ+ military ban

Thursday, November 30, 2023Thursday, November 30, 2023

Councillors have pledged to support current and former LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces, who for years faced discrimination.

“Utter madness”: Opposition councillors slam plans for new transport interchange

Thursday, November 23, 2023Thursday, November 23, 2023

Plaid Cymru representatives called the plans a waste of money, and said the new-look buildings weren’t in-keeping with the town’s heritage.

Calls for the council to provide support for LGBT+ Armed Forces members

Wednesday, November 8, 2023Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Councillors have called on the authority to provide support to former and serving LGBT+ members of the Armed Forces, as well as their families.

Ruperra Castle’s future in jeopardy, council survey shows

Wednesday, November 8, 2023Thursday, November 9, 2023

Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, has been confirmed as one of the most at-risk listed buildings in Caerphilly County Borough.

“Shudders of fear”: Community remembers worst mining disaster in British history 110 years on

Friday, October 13, 2023Friday, October 13, 2023

At 8.10am on October 14 1913, the pit hooter of Universal Colliery Senghenydd rang out – and it sounded again 110 years later.

Council workforce cuts not ruled out as financial pressures loom

Thursday, September 28, 2023Thursday, September 28, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Sean Morgan has not ruled out a reduction in council workers as part of the local authority’s efforts to cope with looming financial pressures.

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.

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