South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has called for the creation of an independent exam system for Wales.The former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council raised the issue with Caerphilly AM and…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 3
Social media and the NHS I was alarmed to receive a complaint from a constituent in my south-east region about a patient at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, posting a picture on Facebook…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 19
First Minister I was delighted to see First Minister Carwyn Jones supporting the Tour of Britain cycle when Mark Cavendish and the rest of the pack of top cyclists rode into Caerphilly.There…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 5
St Andrew’s Church I’m looking forward to attending a concert at the community centre in Penyrheol next Wednesday to celebrate the golden anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church.My godfather Les Lloyd was one…
Former Plaid council leader Whittle accuses authority of snubbing mining history in row over chairs
A political row has erupted at Caerphilly County Borough Council over two wooden chairs.
Plaid Cymru’s former Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle has accused the Labour-run authority of snubbing the area’s former miners after two wooden chairs were removed from the leader’s office.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 22
Lindsay Whittle’s weekly blog takes on a cycling theme this week as he looks towards the Tour of Britain coming to Caerphilly.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 8
Rail investment I was delighted to hear the announcement of £220m worth of funding aimed at easing congestion on the Cardiff Valleys rail network.The Network Rail investment, along with funding from the…
Plaid AM welcomes Scotland same sex marriages plan and wants to see same in Wales
Plaid Cymru’s equalities spokesman Lindsay Whittle AM has welcomed moves by the Scottish Government to allow same sex marriages – and wants to see the same done in Wales.Lindsay Whittle, AM for…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 25
Cheese and Milk The Big Cheese has developed into one of the best weekends of entertainment in Wales or anywhere else.As a Caerphilly-born lad, I’m really proud at the success of the…
Plaid AM Whittle’s call on animal experimentation
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called on the Welsh Government to voice its opposition to the use of stray cats and dogs in animal experimentation.Lindsay Whittle, who represents South Wales East,…