Veteran Caerphilly Plaid Cymru councillor Phil Bevan should be admitted into the Gorsedd of the Bards for his contribution to the Welsh language in the South Wales Valleys, says former Assembly Member and council leader Lindsay Whittle.
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Caerphilly councillors united in condemning racism and xenophobia
Former Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle revealed he was threatened by a person following the European Union referendum, as councillors united to pass a motion condemning the reported rise in hate…
Caerphilly Labour and Plaid Cymru make joint statement in support of remaining in the EU
Labour and Plaid Cymru politicians based in the Caerphilly constituency have made an unprecedented show of unity by urging voters to remain in the European Union, ahead of the referendum being held…
Welsh Government critical of Caerphilly Council’s draft LDP
The Welsh Government has said it has “fundamental concerns” over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft Local Development Plan (LDP).Essentially a planning blueprint to guide future development, the draft LDP, if approved, could…
Meet the Welsh Assembly Election candidates: Caerphilly constituency
The Welsh Assembly Election takes place on Thursday, May 5 and Caerphilly Observer has asked all the candidates in the county borough to submit 100 words. Here we profile the Caerphilly constituency.
“Encourage tall oaks from little acorns growing” says Plaid’s Assembly candidate for Caerphilly, Lindsay Whittle
Plaid Cymru’s Assembly candidate for Caerphilly, Lindsay Whittle, has told small business owners that his party can help them grow, and make Wales a “global leader”.
Council reject Redrow proposal to build 260 homes in Hendredenny
Plans to build 260 houses in Hendredenny have been rejected by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee, held on Wednesday, April 6.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4, 2016
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Green Fields I’ve been recording my thoughts recently on the threat to Caerphilly from the Labour council’s Local…
Consultation on Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft LDP extended
Residents who want to have their say on a controversial planning blueprint for Caerphilly County Borough have been given extra time to get their views across.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 10, 2016
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Sandwich Tax I’ve upset the ruling Labour Party on Caerphilly council by revealing plans to introduce a sandwich…