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…
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Ystrad Mynach College’s new teaching block complete
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’s Ieuan Wyn Jones & Lindsay Whittle call for “fairer” business rates
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 slams Tory-proposed cuts
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…
Plaid’s call to save pubs as two a week close in Wales
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…
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…