Caerphilly looks set to have a new train station at Energlyn – despite the project being ditched almost a year ago.In March 2011 the Welsh Government, then a coalition between Plaid and…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 25
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Private Sector Involvement in the NHS It seems Labour MPs in Westminster, including both…
School banding scores in Caerphilly County Borough revealed
The banding scores of secondary schools in Caerphilly County Borough have been revealed by the BBC after a Freedom of Information request.Band 1 schools of Newbridge School, Oakdale Comprehensive and Ysgol Gyfun…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Boundary Shake-up I must say I was shocked by the proposals put forward by…
Lindsay Whittle backs Leanne Wood’s bid to become Plaid leader
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has backed fellow Plaid Cymru member Leanne Wood in her bid to lead the party.Former Caerphilly Council leader Mr Whittle has joined fellow Plaid AM Bethan…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 28
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Library Service It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing a…
Lindsay Whittle backs campaign to make schools more accessible to deaf children
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Lindsay Whittle has backed a campaign in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Cymru campaign to make new school, nursery and college buildings accessible to children…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 14
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…
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…