In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.LABOUR LET DOWN WALES – AGAINLabour’s failure to change a system that saw Wales send…
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Caerphilly Council announces cabinet reshuffle
Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced changes to its cabinet to reflect a recent management reshuffle.Council leader Lindsay Whittle explained: “I have revised the portfolio responsibilities of a number of my cabinet…
Caerphilly Plaid and Labour row intensifies with leaked email
The row being played out in Caerphilly County Borough between Plaid Cymru and Labour shows no sign of abating following another email row.Plaid are claiming Labour is in “disarray” after it was…
Councillors call for free entry to Caerphilly Castle for Christmas Fayre
Leaders from Caerphilly County Borough Council will meet with heritage body Cadw this week to discuss free entry to Caerphilly Castle for a special two-day Christmas event.The Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre takes…
Ron Davies “favourite” to win Caerphilly for Plaid Cymru in 2011
Former Welsh Secretary Ron Davies has been named the favourite to become Caerphilly’s next Assembly Member in 2011.Councillor Davies, who is a cabinet member on Caerphilly County Borough Council, is standing in…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 3
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.LABOUR BEHAVING LIKE TORIESI was staggered to read that Labour controlled Rhondda Cynon Taf council…
Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle warns of cuts to UK Border Agency
Lindsay Whittle, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Plaid Cymru Welsh Assembly candidate, has warned cuts in UK Border Agency staff could leave Wales open to more drug smuggling and…
Caerphilly Council turns down celebration cash request from magistrates
Caerphilly County Borough Council has refused to pay £2,500 to help celebrate 650 years of the magistracy in Gwent.The money, being sought by the Gwent Magistrates Association 650 Committee, would be used…
MP Wayne David: Future of Caerphilly is “bleak”
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has told the House of Commons that the future for his constituents looks “bleak”.Speaking in a debate on the future regeneration of the coalfields, Mr David…
Volunteers’ work celebrated at Caerphilly Council
The invaluable work of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough was celebrated earlier this week at the annual ‘One Beat’ event.Held at Penallta House, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s headquarters, the event brought together…