New NRW Growth Strategy Faces Questions Over Past Governance Failures
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched its new Sustainable Growth and Value Strategy 2027–2031 at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, setting out plans to generate greater environmental, social and economic value from the land and natural resources it manages. The strategy promises to increase commercial income through sustainable timber production, renewable energy, recreation and investment,…
Arrangements for the permanent closure of Berw Road Car Park
The Council has confirmed that Berw Road Car Park in Pontypridd will close permanently at the end of the day on July 30 – ahead of the demolition works for the wider redevelopment of the former police station and car park site. This will enable an exciting future project to further improve and invest in…
Growing Concern After Photos Show Discoloured Cynon Valley River
The images, posted in a local Facebook group, show a low-flowing section of river that several commenters identified as being around Penrhiwceiber and Abercynon. The water appears grey-green with a light surface film and patches of brownish-blue colouring. Residents across the Cynon Valley have voiced concern after photographs shared on social media appeared to show…
Tax advisers: one month left to register under new rules
Tax advisers have one month left to register under new mandatory requirements designed to raise standards in the tax advice market, protect taxpayers, and support those who play by the rules. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone who has not yet registered to check if they need to and submit their application as soon as…
Wetherspoon Aberdare Cider Festival
A range of 10 craft ciders from across the UK will be available at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in Aberdare duringits 10-day festival. The Wetherspoon pub in High Street will host the craft cider festival from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9August inclusive. The craft ciders, which will include traditional apple ciders, perries and flavoured…
Off-road bike operation continues in Cynon Valley as issue tops local PACT complaints
South Wales Police neighbourhood teams in Cynon are continuing a summer-long operation targeting illegal off-road bikes being ridden on public roads across the valley, after a bike was seized in Aberdare last week. In a statement posted on Facebook, officers said they were taking a “zero-tolerance approach” to bikes being used in an anti-social manner,…
Welsh Government should focus on public’s priorities
WELSH GOVERNMENT SHOULD FOCUS ON PUBLIC’S PRIORITIES Commenting on the announcement that the Welsh Government is setting up Arwain, a new national school of government for Wales, Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “This looks like nothing more than a rebrand and another taxpayer-funded talking shop, when what Wales really needs is better delivery…
Empty Homes Strategy 2026 – 2031 Consultation
As a result of the Key Officer Delegated Decision made on 30th June 2026, the Council is undertaking a 6-week consultation on its new Empty Homes Strategy, Restoring Empty Homes; Prosperous Lives 2026-2031. The consultation will run from Monday 6th July 2026 and will end on Sunday 16th August 2026. The draft Strategy sets out how, over the next…
Summer packed with activities across Caerphilly
Families are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays with an exciting programme of activities taking place across Caerphilly County Borough, delivered by the Sport and Leisure Service. Whether it’s making a splash in the pool, learning a new sport, taking on an outdoor adventure or enjoying free play in the local…
Urgent action required after damning mental health inspection
The Welsh Conservatives have called on the Welsh Government to take urgent action after a Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) inspection identified serious patient safety concerns in mental health services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The inspection uncovered unresolved safety risks, infection control concerns, maintenance backlogs and poor staff training compliance. HIW said many of these…