Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 26
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Plaid faces up to financial situation My Cabinet colleague Colin Mann has been talking about the serious financial situation which faces both local government and the whole of the public sector. … Continue Reading |
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 7
 | In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Recycling and composting I wanted to congratulate the green-fingered residents of Caerphilly County Borough Council for helping make us the top local authority in Wales when it comes to recycling and composting.… Continue Reading |
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. DIFFICULT TIMES REQUIRE DIFFICULT DECISIONS Earlier this month, I mentioned that tough times were ahead given the economic crisis and the huge squeeze on public spending. One area the Plaid-led administration is… Continue Reading |
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 Car Caerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying around Welsh councillors in luxury chauffeur-driven cars. At these times of austerity as far as the… Continue Reading |
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 Election Well, the dust has settled following the general election and we now have a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. I’m sure no-one who voted Conservative or Liberal Democrat in Caerphilly expected… Continue Reading |
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 Election Pounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly, a lot harder when things don’t go to plan. I fell down the stone steps in… Continue Reading |
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 Election I thought Observer readers would be interested in finding out what issues the public have brought up most with me while I’ve been out canvassing for the general election. I’m… Continue Reading |
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 Election Well, the world’s worst kept secret has been revealed – the General Election takes place on Thursday, May 6. I’ve been campaigning for quite a while as I’m standing in… Continue Reading |
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