Assembly members look set to get a £10,000 pay rise despite widespread criticism of the proposal, first announced in November.The chair of the independent Remuneration Board said they were sticking by the…
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Devolution plan “just a vague promise” claims First Minister
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new devolution powers for Wales, that he claimed will pave the way for a referendum on income tax.Speaking at the Millenium Stadium on February 27, Mr…
Crosskeys’ Costa Book Awards winner Jonathan Edwards reveals his inspiration
It was a strange combination of Gavin and Stacey and the Welsh Assembly that gave Crosskeys’ Costa Book Awards winner Jonathan Edwards the confidence to write poetry about The Valleys where he grew up.
Plaid AM says autism services are postcode lottery
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has criticised services for people with autism services in Wales, describing them as patchy.
Lindsay Whittle AM urges u-turn on Assembly Members’ “obscene” £10,000 pay rise
Assembly Members could get a £10,000 pay rise after a recommendation by the Welsh Government’s Remuneration Board.
National Assembly for Wales hosts community journalism event
The National Assembly for Wales is today (October 23) hosting a ‘Hyperlocal News Day’ for community journalists from across Wales.The event, being organised in partnership with Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert opposes plans to cut staffing at Ystrad Fawr hospital
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has said he will oppose any move to scale back opening hours at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) after plans were announced to remove trainee doctors.
Caerphilly Council to oppose plans to merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to reject proposals to merge with Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen county borough councils.
National Assembly Presiding Officer speaks at Caerphilly Business Forum event
The Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, Dame Rosemary Butler AM spoke at Caerphilly Business Forum’s Working Women event yesterday, July 17.