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…
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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…
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…