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Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 8

Editor — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:28 +0000

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Plaid conference

I’m off to Aberystwyth later this week for the annual Plaid Cymru conference when party members from across Wales gather.

The next eight months promise to be extremely busy on… Continue Reading

Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 25

Editor — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:49:42 +0000

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Exam Results

I must congratulate pupils at our schools who achieved excellent results in this year’s A-Level and GCSE results. They clearly worked very hard and are a real credit to Caerphilly.… Continue Reading

Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 11

Editor — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:26:19 +0000

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Newbridge Memo funding

What fantastic news it was for the people of Newbridge that £2.9m from the Heritage Lottery fund will go on the restoration of the town’s historic Memo and Institute.… Continue Reading

Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 26

Editor — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:55:02 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:55:58 +0000

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

Andy — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:55:08 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:00:25 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:35:36 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 05 May 2010 08:20:24 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:33:34 +0000

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

Editor — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:00:08 +0000

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

Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24

Editor — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:01 +0000

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

Housing Benefits

This week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have on people on housing benefits.

The council has had £162,000 cut from its annual grant to… Continue Reading

Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 10

Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:42:43 +0000

In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle outlines his thoughts on recent council business. I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to write a regular column for Caerphilly Observer’s growing readership. With traditional media facing declines in circulation, it is vital that alternative forms of information are available to those who don’t read or buy newspapers. I firmly believe there is a place for a comprehensive and local online news service such as that provided by the Observer, particularly as it covers both parts of the county borough – the old Rhymney Valley and Islwyn areas. It is vital for local democracy that we have a thriving media – in traditional newspapers, radio and TV and online.