“After countless millions spent by this Welsh Labour Government, and billions from elsewhere, over 20 years on attempts to deal with poverty in our country, the publication of the Wales Index of Multiple Deprivation
A very worrying turn of events at the Welsh Government. There are moves to give councils the ability to decide the method of how elections are conducted in their own local authority.
The Council will shortly undertake a week of essential work to fell diseased trees on the community route leading to Dare Valley Country Park. The intention is for the route to remain open, but users may face some disruption.
Most will remember Storm Callum that struck in October 2018 some will not want to remember as it was bad if you were one of the many residents who unfortunately had floodwater in their property flooding was widespread throughout Cynon Valley with roads blocked the A465 Heads of the Valleys road c
Following the postponement of some school flu vaccination sessions, the following schools have now been rescheduled for week commencing December 2nd. Please note, these sessions have been added to the weekly plan and do not replace the schools currently listed.
A majority Conservative government will negotiate an ambitious Marches Growth Deal and invest in infrastructure to improve transport networks and boost economic growth acr
Over the next two days (25-26 November 2019), some of our quality Improvement (QI) leads at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are participating in a national Improvement Conference hosted by Improvement Cymru – Re-thinking how we improve.
The Duke of Cambridge has awarded former Welsh Blood Service Director, Cath O’Brien, with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Welsh Blood Service and the adoption of Cell and Gene Therapy in Wales.
Today, on Carers Rights Day the Assembly Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has launched its report into its inquiry on how the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (the Act) has impacted on carers.
In order to help the otter population in Wales survive and flourish, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to spot and report dead otters as part of a UK-wide project.
The Council will shortly begin a drainage improvement scheme at two streets within Aberdare – requiring temporary traffic lights at a section of Cardiff Road for a short period of time, to facilitate the works.
The Charter is part of the TUC’s wider Dying to Work campaign, which aims to give employees with terminal illnesses more choice in how to spend their final months and offers peace of mind around job security.
Steve Ham, Chief Executive of the Velindre University NHS Trust said:
Staff at the Velindre Cancer Centre are celebrating nurse leader Rosie Roberts’ success at the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards for her work on Developing Acute Oncology Services in Wales.
Blind and partially sighted voters still struggle to cast their ballot papers in secret, says a leading sight loss charity as it launches its manifesto for the December 12 General Election.
Dr Sharon Hopkins, Interim CEO of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said: “We welcome the review by HIW and the WAO and recognise there are very significant findings outlined in their report.
The Council has provided an update on construction of the Pontypridd Extra Care scheme in Graig – with groundworks well underway and the construction of the main building to begin in the New Year.
The nominations are in for the 2019 general election that takes place on Thursday, 12 December, this election came about because MPs in Parliament could not agree as the majority of MPs were against respecting what the people voted for to leave the European Union.
South Wales Police are continuing to investigate after a man was discovered with serious injuries in a subway close to Tonypandy railway station. Officers were called by a member of the public who found the man at approximately 1am.
The Public Right of Way across the Grade 2 listed Tram Bridge, Robertstown has been closed for months, residents have been complaining about the delay in reopening the bridge as the PROW is a safe method of crossing the busy A4059 at this point.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is to be held on Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 10.30am in Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park, Abercynon.
SHARON HOPKINS CHIEF EXECUTIVE (INTERIM) 13 NOVEMBER 2019
Macmillan Cancer Support’s information bus Bronwen is coming to Rhondda Cynon Taf to help answer your questions about lung cancer and other cancers during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Russell George AM has today (November 12) blasted Transport for Wales (TfW) for delays to services in across the network this morning, leaving some passengers late for work.
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (FOOTPATHS 5 AND 7 YNYSYBWL AND COED Y CWM, FOOTPATH 36 ABERAMAN, BRIDLEWAY 6 YNYSYBWL AND COED Y CWM AND BRIDLEWAY 10 ABERAMAN) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2019
Theatr Iolo are offering free play sessions this November as part of Cardiff’s first Fair Saturday to celebrate their new Welsh language family show, Chwarae.
The Council has announced its vision for Dare Valley Country Park which will broaden the popular landmark’s offer – utilising significant £900,000 funding from the Valleys Taskforce, via the Valleys Regional Park initiative, and an additional £500,000 funding through the #RCTinvest capital progra
Paul Davies AM, questioned the First Minister on the value of paying an NHS Wales manager – who works for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board from his home in Spain – earning alm
Hundreds of people attended the official opening of the new Cynon Valley Memorial Garden in Aberdare at the weekend.
The Council has been working closely with local organisations as part of its continuing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, Past and Present.
The government has confirmed it will close a legal loophole which has allowed drivers to escape prosecution for hand-held mobile phone use while behind the wheel.