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…
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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…
£100,000 paid out by Jobcente for failings, Plaid reveals
Almost £100,000 was paid to benefits claimants by Jobcentre Plus for failings in its service in the South Wales Valleys region – which includes Caerphilly and Bargoed.The pay-outs, over the last two…
Morrisons supermarket planned for Bargoed
Supermarket giant Morrisons could be opening in Bargoed as part of the town’s major redevelopment.The joint announcement by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Morrisons and developer Simons is a huge boost to the…
Gwent Police budget agreed – 3.85% increase on council tax
Next year’s budget for Gwent Police has been agreed by Gwent Police Authority.The budget for April 2010 to March 2011 is £121.6 million – a 3.2% increase from the current financial year.This…