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…
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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.
Plaid calls for devolution of Remploy following Tory’s comments
Plaid Cymru’s South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has reiterated the party’s call for the Welsh Government to take real action to protect the interests of Remploy workers by bringing factories under…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 2
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Stroke Association This Saturday I’ll be attending the Stroke Association’s Sip for Stroke event…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 18
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Trevor Elias I attended a very moving candlelit vigil at Abertridwr Square over the…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Nathan Flanagan I wanted to mention one of Plaid’s candidates in next month’s council…
Plaid AM Whittle backs campaign to tackle child neglect
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has backed a campaign to tackle the issue of child neglect.The South Wales East Plaid AM, who has a grown-up daughter, signed a pledge by Action for…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 21
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Remploy I’m thoroughly disgusted at the Westminster Coalition Government’s decision to close the Remploy…
Critics condemn Remploy closure in Croespenmaen
UK Government plans to close Remploy’s Croespenmaen factory, along with six others across Wales, have drawn sharp criticism from politicians.Yesterday the Government announced the factory closures as part of its response to…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Disability Hate Crime A debate in the Assembly highlighted the stigma put upon benefit…