In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Supermarket Dominance Caerphilly Observer readers will be well aware of my views on the…
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Plaid AM Whittle wants ban on smoking in cars with children
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said a law banning people from smoking in cars carrying children should be introduced.First Minister Carwyn Jones announced in July that Wales could be the first…
Penyrheol’s Bowls Inn to be turned into shops
A planning application to build three shop units on the site of the Bowls Inn, Penyrheol, has been approved by councillors.The controversial decision by the council’s planning committee on Wednesday has angered…
Lindsay Whittle AM blasts critics of Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has rounded on critics of the £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr – which opened its doors last month – during a debate at the Senedd.Mr Whittle, who represents…
Assembly Members want light rail network for the valleys
The possibility of a high-speed rapid transport system for the valleys is to be discussed by Assembly Members next week.Several politicians, including Plaid Cymru South Wales East AMs Lindsay Whittle and Jocelyn…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Plaid AM backs Age Cymru’s Rule Out Abuse campaign
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle, has backed Age Cymru’s ‘Rule Out Abuse’ campaign,The initiative calls on the Welsh Government to introduce new legislation to force public authorities to investigate allegations or…
Plaid AM demands justice for Gurkhas and veterans suffering from PTSD
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has demanded justice for the Gurkhas during a debate on the Welsh Armed Forces in the Senedd.The debate, brought by fellow South Wales East AM William Graham,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.The EconomyThe big issue at the Assembly has been the economic crisis – and…
Plaid AM backs campaign for better public toilets
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has proposed a statement of opinion along with three other Assembly members calling for better public toilets.The statement of opinion, which is the Assembly’s mechanism for allowing…