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…
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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…
General election in Caerphilly and Islwyn: Vote today
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.
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 5
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,…
Caerphilly Council votes to freeze councillor pay
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…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 21
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…