Parents in Wales who allow their children to skip school could be fined up to £120, under new Welsh Government plans.Education Minister Leighton Andrews has reportedly told his officials to draw up…
Tag: Lindsay Whittle
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 27
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Senghenydd Disaster I will be in Senghenydd on Thursday when the First Minister launches…
Politicians call to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
South Wales politicians have called on the Government to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards.The battalion is thought to be under threat of being merged or axed following Government cuts to the defence…
Arriva Trains Wales rules out extra capacity on busy Valleys line
Arriva Trains Wales has told Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle that it cannot increase capacity on a busy early morning service from the Rhymney Valley to Cardiff – because it does not…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Twinning Showcased A fascinating exhibition was on life in Wales and Brittany was showcased…
Plaid AM Whittle donates two weeks’ salary to charity for Assembly absence
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for South East Wales, has revealed he has donated £1,350 to charities and good causes as he will be away from the National Assembly for two weeks.Mr…
Remploy factories faced with closure performing well, claim Plaid Cymru
A letter to Remploy employees shows that the business is doing well despite claims to the contrary from the UK Government, Plaid Cymru claims.The letter, from Remploy Enterprise Businesses’ managing director Alan…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Olympic Torch Relay What a fantastic occasion it was on Saturday when the Olympic…
Council tax benefit cuts to affect 20,000 in Caerphilly County Borough, according to Plaid AM Whittle
More than 20,000 of Caerphilly County Borough’s poorest households could miss out on council tax benefit once it is devolved to the Welsh Government, according to Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.