In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Plaid faces up to financial situationMy Cabinet colleague Colin Mann has been talking about the…
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No confidence motion in Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle
Plaid Cymru colleagues have rallied round the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council as he faces a motion of no confidence.Councillors from the ruling group have criticised the motion by Risca West…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Recycling and compostingI wanted to congratulate the green-fingered residents of Caerphilly County Borough Council for…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.DIFFICULT TIMES REQUIRE DIFFICULT DECISIONSEarlier this month, I mentioned that tough times were ahead given…
“Tough times ahead” warns council leader Whittle
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council admitted there were tough times ahead at a meeting last night.Lindsay Whittle set out the council’s plans and priorities for the coming year at a…
Caerphilly Council leader’s cabinet speech in full
On Tuesday June 15, Councillor Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, made his annual Cabinet Work Programme speech – which outlines his vision for the forthcoming year.Below is the full…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 9
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Mayoral CarCaerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying…
Caerphilly Council boss resigns
The chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has resigned after 14 years with the local authority.The council has said Stuart Rosser, who has been chief executive for the last five years,…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 19
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionWell, the dust has settled following the general election and we now have a…
Labour victory in Caerphilly & Islwyn
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.In a shock result…