Anger and Confusion as RCT Presses Ahead with Demolition of Pontypridd Old Police Station
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) is facing a wave of criticism over its decision to demolish the former police station and adjoining car park in Pontypridd town centre — a move residents say has been made with little public explanation, at a cost some fear could run into seven figures. “No Structural Issues”…
Welsh Ministers defend challenge to refusal of permission for 18 wind turbines
A wind farm operator has lost an appeal against a decision by Welsh Ministers to block construction of an 18-turbine facility in south Wales. His Honour Judge Jarman KC heard in the High Court that Y Bryn Wind Farm challenged the Welsh Ministers under section 288 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990. The company wanted…
Government consults on giving power to councils to issue fly-tipping offenders with conditional cautions
The Government has launched a consultation on giving local authorities the power to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders, requiring them to complete up to 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work. Under the proposals councils will also be able to recover the costs of the clean-up directly from offenders. The Department for the Environment, Food…
2040 Net Zero target risks economic harm
Commenting on the Welsh Government’s new target to reach Net Zero by 2040, ten years ahead of the rest of the UK, Andrew RT Davies MS, Shadow Minister for Farming and the Environment, said: ”We all want to see robust measures to tackle climate change, but setting an arbitrary target ten years ahead of the rest…
When the right adjustments are implemented, it’s done to perfection
A family has praised staff at Prince Charles Hospital for the outstanding care and support they received when attending for dental treatment under general anaesthetic. The parent of Ethan, who is profoundly autistic, non-verbal and has significant sensory needs, shared their experience to thank staff for the adjustments made to ensure his visit was as…
FROM REDUNDANCY AT 23 TO MULTI-MILLION POUND SUCCESS: WELSH CEO TO SHARE HER STORY
The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who founded Complete Background Screening (CBS) in 2005, has been announced as one of the guest speakers at the…
Director prosecuted after repeated environmental permit breaches at Bagillt waste site
A former company director has been sentenced after operating a waste transfer site in Flintshire in breach of its environmental permit and failing to comply with a regulatory suspension notice. On Friday 14 August 2026, Oliver Kirkbride, former director of GTR Aggregates & Recycling Ltd and subsequently Think Aggregates & Recycling Ltd, was sentenced after…
Discussing the issues of Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos councillors met with 2 of our 3 Plaid Cymru Senedd Members, Heledd Fychan AS/MS and Sara Crowley – Plaid Cymru, to discuss the issues that are a concern for many residents. Some of those issues included: – RAAC in Hirwaun and Building Safety – The noise of the A465 and old…
Caerphilly begins procurement for new recycling depot
Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun the procurement process for a contractor to build a new recycling operations depot in Ystrad Mynach. The proposed facility at Dyffryn Business Park forms part of the council’s Waste and Recycling Strategy. The purpose-built depot will enable the council to process all kerbside recycling materials locally and replace its…
The Council will host an event tomorrow regarding the ongoing flood alleviation work on Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynon Lane in Aberaman.
The Council will be hosting an event tomorrow for residents to find out more and ask questions about the ongoing flood alleviation work at Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynon Lane in #Aberaman. Work started in July to increase the drainage network capacity – including creating a pond area to store rainwater during heavy rainfall, and installation…