The merger between Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent’s social services has been welcomed by the Welsh Government.Deputy Minister for health and social services Gwenda Thomas praised the planned merger after the issue was…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Youth EmploymentTackling youth employment is a key priority for me and I took part…
Caerphilly County Borough politicians condemn British Gas price hike
Politicians in Caerphilly County Borough have again voiced their concerns at rising energy costs.On Friday, British Gas announced an 18% increase in gas and a 16% increase in electricity. This follows a…
Plaid Cymru AM calls for social care reform
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called on the Welsh Government to improve working conditions for social workers and care assistants.The South Wales East AM, who is Plaid spokesman on social services,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Physical Punishment of ChildrenI spoke during First Minister’s Questions when Carwyn Jones was asked…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 15
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Energy companies rip off the publicAs Caerphilly Observer readers will know I raised the…
Caerphilly’s Labour AM attacks Plaid Cymru rivals for missing Assembly opening
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has attacked his Plaid Cymru rivals for not attending the Queen’s opening of the Assembly on Tuesday.Five Plaid AMs – including the former leader of Caerphilly County…
Caerphilly politicians blast Scottish Power for gas and electricity price hikes
The bosses of Britain’s power companies have been branded “gangsters in suits” by South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle was speaking at a debate in the Assembly on Wednesday and made…
Queen officially opens fourth Welsh Assembly
The Queen was in Cardiff yesterday to open the Fourth Assembly.The First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and said: “Today marks a new chapter for Wales. The historic vote…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 1
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer since being elected, former council leader and new South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Allan PritchardI wanted to wish Allan…