Assembly Members could get a £10,000 pay rise after a recommendation by the Welsh Government’s Remuneration Board.
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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.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 3
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Islwyn AM to stand down
Islwyn’s Labour Assembly Member Gwyn Price has announced he will stand down at the 2016 Assembly election.Mr Price, who succeeded Irene James in the seat in 2011, said he would not be seeking re-election to spend more…
Rudry man leads Welsh Assembly’s charity cycling team
A Welsh Assembly worker from Rudry is among a team of charity cyclists raising cash for Cancer Research Wales and the T? Hafan children’s hospice.John Chick, the Assembly’s Head of Members’ Business…
UK Government’s plan to increase water competition “unlikely to work in Wales”
UK Government plans to increase water competition are unlikely to work in Wales according to the National Assembly of Wales’ Environment and Sustainability Committee.The Water Bill, if passed, would allow non-household premises…