The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has defended a decision to give the local authority’s deputy chief executive a £15K a year pay rise.Details of the pay rise, approved by the…
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Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 8
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Plaid conferenceI’m off to Aberystwyth later this week for the annual Plaid Cymru conference when…
Trecenydd Community Centre re-opened after refurbishment
Trecenydd Community Centre has been re-opened after a £160,000 refurbishment.Council leader and local ward member Lindsay Whittle officially opened the centre which now boasts a new kitchen and coffee bar, a refurbished…
Lindsay Whittle seeks Plaid selection for Assembly election
Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed he is seeking to stand in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections.It was believed that Cllr Whittle would not be…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog:
August 25
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Exam ResultsI must congratulate pupils at our schools who achieved excellent results in this year’s…
Political row over Ystrad Mynach Tesco planning costs
Jeff Cuthbert AM has accused Caerphilly County Borough Council of misleading residents of Ystrad Mynach about the expansion of the local Tesco store.Tesco had applied for planning permission for an extension to…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Newbridge Memo fundingWhat fantastic news it was for the people of Newbridge that £2.9m from…
Caerphilly Council leader attacks opposition over no confidence motion
Councillor Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has accused opposition councillors of misleading campaigners who opposed the closure of a care home in Risca.Cllr Whittle has spoken out…
Caerphilly Council leader Whittle survives no confidence vote
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has survived a vote of no confidence.The motion of no confidence in Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle was brought by Risca West councillor David Rees in…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 26
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…