Two of Caerphilly’s leading politicians have pledged to wear pink to raise awareness of breast cancer.Labour’s Jeff Cuthbert and Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle have backed the Breast Cancer Campaign fundraising event.On Friday…
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Smacking of children could be banned in Wales
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle is one of three Members behind moves to ban the smacking of children in Wales.The Plaid Cymru politician, and former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ysbyty Ystrad FawrI’m writing to the chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan Health Board…
Lindsay Whittle AM visits WRVS at Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently spent a few hours as a nursery milk monitor, but this week it was the turn of Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle to try his hand at…
Builders hand over Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr to Aneurin Bevan Health Board
The £172million Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr has been officially handed over to the Aneurin Bevan Health Board.Building firm BAM Construction has now completed work on the 255-bed hospital. The health board will now…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 21
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Tour of BritainI’m still buzzing after attending the culmination of Stage Four of the…
Tour of Britain visit to Caerphilly a huge success
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Caerphilly County Borough on Wednesday for the finale of Stage Four of the Tour of Britain cycle race.Caerphilly’s second big event in four days did…
Coleg Gwent spent £14,000 on iPads for governors
Plaid Cymru regional AM Lindsay Whittle has questioned the spending of more than £14,000 on Apple iPads for governors at Coleg Gwent. A Freedom of Information request to the college by Plaid…
Caerphilly councillors claimed more than £1.2 million in allowances and expenses in 2010-2011
Caerphilly County Borough paid out more than £1.2 million in councillor expenses and allowances last financial year, according official figures from the local authority.The amount – £1,236, 901.91 – covers councillor allowances,…
Lindsay Whittle AM accuses Welsh Ministers of “acting like bullies”
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant have been accused by Plaid AM Lindsay Whittle of acting like bullies over plans to make councils share certain services.The South…