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…
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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…
Caerphilly Youth Forum celebrates tenth anniversary
Young people from Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum have celebrated its tenth anniversary.A total of 86 youngsters representing schools, youth projects, voluntary organisations and youth clubs from across the county borough came…
Tory AM Asghar labelled “hypocrite” by Plaid Cymru rival Whittle
A Conservative Assembly Member has been branded hypocritical by political rival Lindsay Whittle after he backed a campaign to keep the Newport Passport Office open.South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar, who famously…
Caerphilly Council performing well, according to annual report
Caerphilly County Borough Council is performing well across, according to a recent report presented to councillors.As part of the council’s three-year improvement plan, an annual report is produced and published to review…
Cost-cutting at Caerphilly Council aims to save £2.1m
Residents could soon be paying their council tax at their local Post Office or corner shop if plans by the council are approved.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has set out its first…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 6
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.ASSEMBLY ELECTIONSAt the weekend Plaid Cymru members picked their South Wales East list candidates for…
Lindsay Whittle selected as regional AM candidate
Plaid Cymru members has selected Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle as a candidate for the South Wales East list of regional Assembly Members.Hundreds of party members from across the region took part…