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November 2021

Omicron: Welsh Conservatives publish public health action plan

Welsh Conservatives have today published a detailed action plan to tackle the numerous public health crises in Wales.  

Wales is under pressure on various fronts in public health including coronavirus, spiralling NHS waiting lists and the mental health crisis.

Landlords will be offered guaranteed rent and money to carry out improvements.

Labour ministers must make sure they do not overpromise and underdeliver with their new plan to tackle homelessness.

Property owners in Wales are set to be offered money to rent to homeless people, Labour announced today (Nov 30).

‘Let me flourish’ - national review of early help, care and support and transition for disabled children in Wales

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) today published a national report following a review of the support offered to disabled children in Wales.

Be A Councillor, Be The Change You Want To See

Councils are encouraging more women and people from under-represented groups to consider standing as candidates at the next local elections.

Wales has the worst rail services in the UK, survey reveals

News that Wales has the worst train services in the UK comes is disappointing but not at all surprising, the Welsh Conservatives have said.

CLEAR Message for Irresponsible Dog Owners

TWO simple messages are being stencilled in key locations across Rhondda Cynon Taf in a bid to r

Over 2,000 people in Wales, who likely contracted coronavirus in hospital,

New data has shown over 2,000 people in Wales, who likely contracted coronavirus in hospital, went onto die.

Plaid Cymru's betrayal of Welsh farmers with U-turn on NVZs

The Welsh Conservatives have accused Plaid Cymru of betraying Welsh farmers after they dropped their opposition to the Labour Government’s water regulations.

Redevelopment project for vacant building for even more offices in RCT

The Council is progressing plans for the redevelopment of a vacant building in Porth town centre, removing a notable eyesore and providing crucial opportunities for local businesses. 

Kick-start Scheme rolled out within CTMUHB

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is delighted to be taking part in the Government funded ‘Kick-start’ scheme, which supports young people to develop transferable skills and increase their opportunities for sustained employment.

Llantwit Fardre Murder Investigation Update

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Llantwit Fardre have arrested a man and he is currently in police custody.

Formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place, but officers believe the woman to be local resident, 65 year-old June Fox-Roberts.

Labour-Plaid coalition must stop insulting grieving families and hold COVID inquiry

The Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition has been urged to stop ignoring grieving families and finally commit to holding a Wales-specific COVID inquiry.

Over one million homes at risk of flooding

As many as 1.5 million households in the UK are at risk of flooding but are yet to take any action, the Environment Agency has said.

The agency has issued the warning to coincide with Flood Action Week and an alert from the Met Office that there is an above average likelihood of a wet win

22 organisations come together to call for a single national body with strategic oversight of NHS Wales

‘The new NHS Wales Executive needs to be independent and empowered’

Transport for Wales overcrowding continues lack of face coverings appear to be excepted

Passengers were crammed onto trains yet again following the rugby in Cardiff – despite Transport for Wales chiefs insisting they had learnt their lessons following similar incidents recently

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council spend money in Pontypridd

Cabinet Members have received an update on the development and ongoing delivery of important regeneration projects within Pontypridd Town Centre.

Welsh Conservative comment on three-week review

Commenting, Welsh Conservative and Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said:

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, which covers the Central Valleys and Bridgend, was the worst-performing in Wales against the four-hour target

Labour's NHS records its worst-ever performance figures

More public money on more Welsh administration more public bodies to pay for

Assurances have been sought by the Welsh Conservatives that powers and democracy aren’t going to be stripped from local authorities by Labour ministers.

Public realm improvements in Mountain Ash Town Centre

The Council has completed a series of improvement works to the car park near Rhos Square in Mountain Ash, increasing parking capacity for the town centre and improving the general appearance of the area. 

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said Fly-tipping in our County Borough will not be tolerated but is this true?

Lazy Fly-Tippers FINED Over £3360

Fly-tip in Rhondda Cynon Taf and you will be caught red handed as these SEVEN individuals have recently found out!

Macmillan warns of worrying gap in cancer survival rates between people living in the least and most deprived areas of Wales

Macmillan warns of worrying gap in cancer survival rates between people living in the least and most deprived areas of Wales

Diabetes UK Cymru demands Welsh Government action as pandemic hits diabetes care hard

Diabetes timebomb:
Charity demands Welsh Government action
as pandemic hits diabetes care hard

 

Bed shortage crisis in Welsh hospitals Labour cutting 30% of beds in the NHS since 1999.

Commenting on the bed shortage crisis in Welsh hospitals, Welsh Conservative and Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said:

“Let’s be clear; Labour ministers over successive years are the authors of this situation after cutting 30% of beds in the NHS since 1999.  

State-of-the-art palliative care unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in the running for top architecture award

A £7.25m palliative care unit near Llantrisant that brings people near the end of their lives closer to nature is in the running for a top architecture award.

 

Transport for Wales need to get a grip on overcrowding after shocking services

Bosses at Transport for Wales have been criticised by the Welsh Conservatives after two shocking incidents of overcrowding.

Advanced Practitioners in the spotlight

This week across CTM we are marking Advanced Practitioners Week by celebrating the role of Advanced Practitioner in our Health Board.

AACE report on hospital handover delays: Statement from Jason Killens, Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance

STATEMENT from the Trust's Chief Executive in response to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) report on the impact of delayed hospital handovers –

Deputy Chief Medical Officer says regular testing for NHS staff not “important”

Welsh Conservatives have expressed concerns after the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales said that he did not believe twice-weekly use of lateral flow tests for NHS staff is “particularly important”.

Stagecoach South Wales Twitter account what’s going on bus services in Cynon Valley?

Stagecoach South Wales Twitter account what’s going on bus services in Cynon Valley

 

Progress made towards the ULEV strategy for the region

The Council’s Climate Change Cabinet  Steering Group has received an update on the progress made and actions completed towards the Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles (ULEV) Strategy covering the Cardiff Capital Region.

Ombudsman criticises council over failure to tell woman about availability of Community Trigger

Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun are holding an online Christmas raffle

Ffrindiau Rhydywaun is holding an online Christmas raffle with some amazing prizes up for grabs, including an iPad Air!

Many thanks to many local businesses for their generous prizes.

Wenjing's mum bravely shared these words and paid tribute to her daughter and to the local community who have been so supportive since her tragic loss:
Following today's guilty verdict at the trial of Chun Xu for the murder of Wenjing Lin and the attempted murder of her stepfather, Yongquan Jiang, Wenjing's mum bravely shared these words and paid tribute to her daughter and to the local community who have been so supportive sin

MS’ offensive remark about low income families shows what Labour really thinks of working-class people

Labour has come under-fire after one of the party’s Senedd members said people on low incomes were too poor to go to the cinema, rugby or football.

Mark Drakeford was made to apologise to a pensioner who had to wait over half a day for an ambulance to arrive after he suffered a stroke

Mark Drakeford was made to apologise to a pensioner who had to wait over half a day for an ambulance to arrive after he suffered a stroke following pressure from the Welsh Conservati

Future development at Pontypridd? In Aberdare Nationwide Building Society the only business open in the photograph

To be fair the council are providing the residents of Aberdare with a footbridge over the River Cynon and giving residents from Abernant more exercise to get to the new crossing and railway station.   

Advanced Practitioners in the spotlight

This week across CTM we are marking Advanced Practitioners Week by celebrating the role of Advanced Practitioner in our Health Board.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council – Financial Sustainability Assessment

Audit Wales Financial Sustainability Assessment of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Quality Mark Awarded To Council's Youth Service?

The Council’s Youth Engagement and Participation Service (YEPS) has been awarded the Quality Mark For Youth Work in Wales.

Welsh Conservative comment on 13-hour ambulance wait for stroke victim

An 85 year-old man from Mountain Ash had to wait 13 hours for an ambulance after suffering a stroke, leading to fears by his family that he might never fully recover.

Calling graduates and career-changers: Applications are now open for innovative route to become a teacher in Wales

The Open University (OU) in Wales is now taking applications for its 2022 PGCE course – a route to becoming a primary or secondary school teacher. The course leads to Qualified Teacher Status and is taught in either English or Welsh.

Cardiff Airport’s recovery plan must be made public Cardiff Airport 20 Arrivals 21 departures in 5 days Bristol Airport 61 departures 61 arrivals today

Labour ministers must make their recovery plan for Cardiff Airport public if they are serious about turning its fortunes around, the Welsh Conservative have said.

Powys farmer being fined £15k for planting trees in the wrong place by inches

Commenting on a Powys farmer being fined £15k for planting trees in the wrong place by inches, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said:

National overview report of assurance checks

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) today published an overview of Children and Adult Social Services in Wales.

The Open University champions COP26 with ‘Green Zone’ event exploring culture, citizens and climate

The Open University is hosting a unique event at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) as one of several initiatives to mark its commitment to responding

Welsh Conservatives need to insist Westminster Government Pay for coal tip action and removal

Responding to an expert stating that a coal tip warning system is essential, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister f

Welsh Labour cuts over 200 NHS beds in Wales during pandemic

The number of beds in the Welsh NHS fell by 224 during the first year of the pandemic it can be revealed.

So what is new about footage of rugby fans crammed onto a train that sparks call for urgent action

Welsh Minister Julie James MS is responsible for Transport Rail services through the Wales and Borders franchise, why is this ongoing problem allowed to happen could it be she has too many responsibilities to bother about overcrowding and the lack of rolling stock?