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…
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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…
Secretary of State for Wales snubs Caerphilly Castle in tourism push
The Conservative Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has come under fire for snubbing Caerphilly Castle on a drive to boost tourism in Wales.Ms Gillan, along with Wales Office Minister David…
Valleys AM urges Arriva Trains to do more to collect fares
Arriva Trains Wales should do more to collect fares from passengers, according to South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle.The Plaid Cymru politician wrote to the company’s commercial director Mike Bagshaw raising concerns…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Bargoed I showed some visitors around Hanbury Chapel in Bargoed which has been transformed…