June 2019

Paul Davies AM has used today’s First Minister’s Questions to ask Mark Drakeford about how careful the Welsh Government is being to protect Welsh taxpayers’ money.

A father and award-winning volunteer has raised £200,000 for Macmillan in memory of his daughter.

Macmillan warns people with cancer face deteriorating health because they’re too ashamed to seek help with ‘taboo’ side effects

The car park in top of the Rhigos (between Treherbert and Hirwaun) is being sold off, privatised, and is being advertised as for sale by the Welsh Government.

Tuesday (18 June) The Open University in Wales (OU) hosted a special reception to celebrate its 50th year, bringing together OU alumni, AMs, stakeholders and the general public for a day of celebrations.

CASTING IS ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL THEATRE WALES AND ROYAL COURT THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ON BEAR RIDGE BY  ED THOMAS

·       THE CAST WILL BE RAKIE AYOLA, JASON HUGHES, RHYS IFANS AND SION DANIEL YOUNG

Whilst many people are more than willing to jump up and down and complain about the salaries paid to politicians it seems they are oblivious to the extortionate amounts paid to some public service employees. For example the Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.

The Welsh Conservatives have criticised the Welsh Labour Government’s farcical response to the climate emergency declaration after it emerged the cabinet only briefly discussed the matter in the ‘Any Other Business’ section of its meeting on the 29th April.

Whilst many people are more than willing to jump up and down and complain about the salaries paid to politicians it seems they are oblivious to the extortionate amounts paid to some public service employees. For example the Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.

A council spokesperson said: “The Cabinet has considered the outcomes of the process to secure a sustainable future for the Muni Arts Centre in Pontypridd. 

An application for planning permission at 20 Commercial Street, Aberdare (former Kwik Save) was received on 15th January 2019. The application sought permission for the change of use of the property from an A1 retail use to an ‘unlicensed family entertainment centre’ (sui generis).

To celebrate the Women’s World Cup, the Football Association of Wales Trust (FAW Trust) are putting on seven FAW Trust Football Festivals across Wales in June and July to provide girls and their families the opportunity to try football.

At the RCT Council meeting on Wednesday 19 June the Chief Executive and Chair of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are expected to attend to answer members' questions with regard to the recent problems unearthed in maternity services.

As previously announced, the Welsh Liberal Democrat candidate for the forthcoming Rhondda ward by-election will be Karen Roberts.

A well-known name in local politics, Karen has been involved in many campaigns fighting for the rights of people in RCT, including:

In the latest episode of the BBC's plastic waste documentary, the presenter can be seen presenting the Council with an empty recycling bag from this Authority, which was found within plastic waste from across the UK outside a town near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. 

Karen Roberts, our candidate for the Rhondda ward by election wants to see more fairness in our education system.

Under the current regime:

• whether or not three year olds get full or part time nursery education.

Tomorrow, Saturday 15 June, brings the much anticipated return of Cruz Cymru at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd. Now in its third year, this popular event is attracting a growing number of car and motorcycle clubs that have the event fixed in their annual calendar.

AN AWARD-WINNING care provider is this month (June, 2019) launching a campaign to get Welsh folk into the garden in a bid to improve social interaction and get people to spend quality time together.

Vocational Skills Partnership is a consortium of four private work based learning providers in Abercynon. Together they have created an online wellbeing hub where learners, employers and employees can access the latest information on improving their wellbeing.

It would be good to know the start date for repairs on the Tramway Bridge in Robertstown?

South Wales Police are continuing to investigate a road traffic collision which happened shortly after 12.30am on Sund

A team of three Year 8 students from Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun in Hirwaun has fought off tough competition from hundreds of schools across Great Britain to win the Wales prize in Shell’s national schools’ competition, The Bright Ideas Challenge.

“SO, WHAT’S IT LIKE ROUND HERE?”

This is the story of a girl called Maya. A girl who is always thirteen. A girl who is always on the move. It is a story of a never-ending search for the last safe place on earth.

Major names in the world of entertainment are once again heading to Rhondda Cynon Taf this month as part of the 2019 Rhondda Arts Festival (RAFT).

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is as disappointed and concerned as residents are to learn that an empty recycling bag from this Authority was found within plastic waste from across the UK outside a town near the Malaysia capital of Kuala Lumpur. 

South Wales Police appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred at 00.34 hours on Sunday

Carers in Wales said they are 39% less satisfied with life and 3

Today, the Wales Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub launch a Welsh Government funded campaign to urge people to take the time to be kind to help reduce the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Cwmbach Church In Wales Primary School has raised £386 for the NSPCC after the school council chose to support the leading child protection charity.

The new Mountain Ash Community Hub (Canolfan Pennar) officially opens to the public today (Friday), offering local residents improved access to a range of Council services. 

Literature Wales has launched a public call-out for a Welsh writer to become the first Children’s Laureate Wales for 2019-2021.

Mark Drakeford AM has brushed off calls from Welsh Conservatives to honour his promise of an open vote on the M4 relief road.

Councils will be required to report on the agreements reached with housing developers to pay for infrastructure, under new rules laid in Parliament this week.

Diabetes UK Cymru is urging the public to share facts to increase diabetes awareness

Diabetes Week is taking place from 10 to 16 June 2019 and aims to increase the public’s understanding of diabetes.

Please could you advertise the above Lip Reading Classes being held at Cynon Linc Community Hub, every Wednesday morning 10am to 12noon. Everybody is welcome to attend.

Many Thanks

Lucy

Lucy Payne

Engagement Officer – South & West Wales