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 Brighton and Hove City Councillor Maria Caulfield has come second for the Conservatives beating Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle.
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionPounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly,…
Plaid Cymru-led Caerphilly County Borough Council has frozen the allowances paid to its 73 members for a second year running.The Plaid group had recommended that rises proposed by the Independent Remuneration Panel…
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionI thought Observer readers would be interested in finding out what issues the public…
Wayne David, Caerphilly’s Labour candidate for the general election, has crossed swords with Plaid Cymru rival Lindsay Whittle over council spending cuts.Mr David launched a scathing attack on Plaid Cymru candidate Lindsay…
Initial work on Ystrad Mynach College’s new £5 million building has been completed.The main shell of the building has been completed and work will now start on fitting the block out ready…
Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones has been campaigning alongside Caerphilly candidate Lindsay Whittle in the town.The pair have called for the current business rates system to be scrapped and replaced by…
Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Plaid Cymru’s Elfyn Llwyd have criticised the Conservatives’ proposals for efficiency savings as another sign that the Tories are trying to deceive the…
Pubs across Wales are closing at a rate of two a week, according to figures released by trade body the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).The BBPA’s ‘I’m backing the pub’ campaign…
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionWell, the world’s worst kept secret has been revealed – the General Election takes…