In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news including the announcement that the BBC Proms in the Park event is coming to Caerphilly Castle.
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Rural grant-funded businesses visited by senior councillors
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough Council that have received grant funding to help them grow have been visited by senior councillors.Cabinet members visited some of the businesses which received grants from the…
Caerphilly Castle to host BBC Proms in the Park
The BBC has announced it will be holding its annual Proms in the Park event at Caerphilly Castle.
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 26
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including the campaign for a Yes vote in March’s referendum.
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 12
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including the campaign for a Yes vote in March’s referendum, the regeneration of Bargoed and the council’s plan to spend £43m over the next three years.
Plaid Cymru councillors campaign for more Assembly power
Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly hit the streets to campaign for a ‘Yes’ vote in March’s referendum on greater powers for the Welsh Assembly.Yes for Wales campaigners were in Caerphilly town on…
Caerphilly Council admits to dumping residents’ recycling in landfill
Caerphilly County Borough Council has admitted it sent some recyclable material and food waste to landfill as it battled against the snow.Many rubbish and recycling collections could not be made by the…
Caerphilly Council outlines £43m spending plan for next three years
Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled plans to spend £43m over the next three years on a variety of building programmes.Among the projects are the refurbishment of school kitchens costing £600,000 and…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including Plaid’s pledge to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough.
Plaid Cymru pledges two-year council tax freeze
Councillors on Plaid Cymru-led Caerphilly County Borough Council have pledged to freeze council tax for the next two years.Councillor Lindsay Whittle, Plaid leader of the council, said: “Council tax is one of…