The Truth Behind The Parliamentary Boundary Changes
Usually, the way MPs are elected is decided on a ‘consensual’ basis between all political parties.

Blogs, News | 1 Comment »

Earlier this week our neighbours in Newport were featured in a report on five cities that were primed for growth and five which were expected to struggle in the year ahead.

Blogs, News | Comment on this »

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Private Sector Involvement in the NHS
It seems Labour MPs in Westminster, including both the Caerphilly and Islwyn MPs, are completely out of touch with their colleagues back here in Wales.

Blogs, News | 5 Comments »

Valleys Rugby
The other day, my friend and colleague Owen Smith, the MP for Pontypridd, called a meeting to talk about the future of rugby in the valleys.

Blogs, News | 7 Comments »

Christmas sales across the UK seem to have been better than feared though the doom merchants were quick to respond with dire predictions for 2012.

Blogs, News | 1 Comment »

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Boundary Shake-up
I must say I was shocked by the proposals put forward by the Boundary Commission on the election of future MPs.

Blogs, News | 3 Comments »

Plaid Cymru have announced a zero increase in the borough’s council tax in the run-up to next year’s council elections.

Blogs, News | 7 Comments »

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Library Service
It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing a new library and council customer service centre in Caerphilly town centre following the approval of planning permission.

Blogs, News | 18 Comments »

It’s always difficult to sum up a whole year – the ups and downs, the triumphs and challenges. One thing is for sure, 2011 has definitely been eventful.

On a cloudy but dry day way back on Thursday 3rd March the people of Wales voted overwhelmingly to give further law-making powers to the National Assembly. It was the day an old nation came of age. The ‘Yes’ vote was not an answer to all of our problems, but it was a show of confidence in who we are and what we are capable of doing.

Blogs, News | 4 Comments »

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Supermarket Dominance
Caerphilly Observer readers will be well aware of my views on the planning committee’s decision to approve three shops on the site of the old Bowls Inn in my Penyrheol ward.

Blogs, News | 4 Comments »

Government does U-turn on Disability Living Allowance
Back in March, I wrote that I had been approached by the parents of Jordan Owen of Tir-y-Berth.

Blogs, News | Comment on this »

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Blogs, News | Comment on this »