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…
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Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 7
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…
Ron Davies backs Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle in MP bid
Former Secretary of State for Wales Ron Davies today threw his support behind council leader Lindsay Whittle’s bid to become the next Caerphilly MP.
Ron Davies, who was a elected as an Independent councillor in Caerphilly in 2008 and serves as a cabinet member in the Plaid-led council administration, said that Lindsay Whittle would make a superb advocate for Caerphilly as a Plaid MP.
Lindsay Whittle hits campaign trail with former Plaid leader
Former Plaid Cymru leader Dafydd Wigley paid a whistle-stop visit to Caerphilly yesterday to support local general election candidate Lindsay Whittle.Dafydd Wigley, who served both in Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, joined…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Housing BenefitsThis week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have…
Caerphilly Council’s housing benefit subsidy cut
People on Housing Benefit could face delays in getting their payments after the Government cut £162,000 from the annual grant it gives the council.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s subsidy in 2010-11 will be…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 10
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle outlines his thoughts on recent council business.
I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to write a regular column for Caerphilly Observer’s growing readership. With traditional media facing declines in circulation, it is vital that alternative forms of information are available to those who don’t read or buy newspapers.
I firmly believe there is a place for a comprehensive and local online news service such as that provided by the Observer, particularly as it covers both parts of the county borough – the old Rhymney Valley and Islwyn areas. It is vital for local democracy that we have a thriving media – in traditional newspapers, radio and TV and online.
New Ystrad Mynach dodgeball and dance club
Youngsters aged between seven and 17 can get fit with a new sporting club.Every Tuesday at the Ystrad Mynach Boys and Girls Club, in Lisburn Road, youngsters can take part in the…
Four councillors quit Labour in row over Islwyn seat
Four Labour councillors have quit the party angry that no-one local from the Islwyn Labour Party has been shortlisted as a candidate for the upcoming general election.Caerphilly councillors Dave Rees, Phyllis Griffiths,…
Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle outrage over ‘war’ medals for MPs
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru’s Parliamentary Candidate for Caerphilly, has hit out after it was revealed that MPs can be awarded medals for spending a short amount of time in war zones.It recently…